Paulo Coelho Quotes

Name one of the most popular authors of all time? Well, as always, Paulo Coelho is included in the list. The world is blessed with a talent like that of this Brazilian novelist and lyricist. From his bestselling novel The Alchemist, Coelho has written more spectacular pieces that are worth the read such as By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, The Winner Stands Alone, The Devil and Miss Prym, Brida, Eleven Minutes, Maktub, The Zahir, and The Witch of Portobello. Some of the quotes below are from his books, so read and take a glimpse of his impeccable writing talent.

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There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.

Paulo Coelho

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

Paulo Coelho

Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.

Paulo Coelho

Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.

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Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.

Paulo Coelho

When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

Paulo Coelho

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

Paulo Coelho

Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.

Paulo Coelho

When you repeat a mistake, it is not a mistake anymore: it is a decision.

Paulo Coelho

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.

Paulo Coelho

Even now at the age past his golden years, Paulo Coelho continues to amaze readers in the most fascinating way. His books are nothing short of inspiring. Born on August 24, 1947, he always wanted to be a writer but his parents disapproved of his dream. Still, he lived his life to the fullest― worked as journalist, actor, theatre director, then travelled to different countries. And when he wandered around Road of Santiago de Compostela in 1986, his life became more meaningful as he ultimately pursued his writing career.