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100 famous quotes by Paulo Coelho

If you're looking for a source of inspiration and wisdom, you need look no further than the works of Paulo Coelho. The Brazilian author has captivated readers around the world with his thought-provoking novels and insightful writing.

In this article, we have compiled a collection of 100 famous quotes by Coelho that are sure to inspire and uplift you. These quotes cover a wide range of topics and are grouped into 10 categories, including motivation, inspiration, adventure, success and failure, love, life, dreams, time, heart, and feelings.

Each quote is a testament to Coelho's unique perspective on life and his ability to distill complex ideas into simple, memorable phrases. Whether you're seeking guidance on your personal journey or simply looking for a daily dose of inspiration, these quotes are sure to resonate with you.

So, read on and let the words of Paulo Coelho guide and motivate you.

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Motivational quotes by Paulo Coelho

Push forward with hard work, perseverance, and discipline.

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  1. "Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience."

  2. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”

  3. "You are what you believe yourself to be."

  4. “If you believe in victory, then victory will believe in you.”

  5. "When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It's very simple."

  6. "You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen."

  7. “Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. Don’t be afraid to be the best.”

  8. "I can control my destiny, but not my fate. Destiny means there are opportunities to turn right or left, but fate is a one-way street. I believe we all have the choice as to whether we fulfil our destiny, but our fate is sealed."

  9. “It’s only those who are persistent and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the master work.”

  10. “Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”

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Inspirational quotes by Paulo Coelho

Uplifting and optimistic reflections on inner strength and hope.

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  1. "The act of discovering who we are will force us to accept that we can go further than we think."

  2. "I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature."

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

  4. "The more violent the storm, the quicker it passes."

  5. “Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains.”

  6. "You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it."

  7.  “And, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”

  8. “And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.”

  9. “When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself.”

  10. “All you have to do is to pay attention; lessons always arrive when you are ready, and if you can read the signs, you will learn everything you need to know in order to take the next step.”

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Adventure quotes by Paulo Coelho

Explore, take risks, and leave comfort zones.

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  1. "Travel is never a matter of money but of courage.”

  2. “The danger of an adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort.”

  3. “Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.”

  4. "I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It's all a question of how I view my life."

  5. “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.”

  6. “There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”

  7. “Imagine a new story for your life and start living it.”

  8. “If you only walk on sunny days you’ll never reach your destination.”

  9. “You can’t change the wind. But you can adjust the sails to reach your destination.”

  10. “When in doubt, just take the next small step.”

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Success and Failure quotes by Paulo Coelho

Learn from mistakes and persevere through challenges.

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

  2. “If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule. Never lie to yourself.”

  3. "You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit."

  4. “Fear of failure leads to failure.”

  5. “I must have no fear of failure. It was my fear of failure that first kept me from attempting the Master Work.”

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

  7. “If you believe in victory, then victory will believe in you.”

  8. “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them.”

  9. “Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth.”

  10. “It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or failures are entirely your own.”

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Love quotes by Paulo Coelho

Celebrate the power and beauty of love.

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  1. “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”

  2. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.”

  3. “If you love someone, you must be prepared to set them free.”

  4. “Love is not to be found in someone else, but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need the other person. The universe only makes sense when we have someone to share our feelings with.”

  5. “Anyone who loves in the expectation of being loved in return is wasting their time.”

  6. “Certain things in life simply have to be experienced -and never explained. Love is such a thing.”

  7. “Love is only a word, until someone arrives to give it meaning.”

  8. “Anyone who loves in the expectation of being loved in return is wasting their time.”

  9. “Love is only a word, until we decide to let it possess us with all its force. Love is only a word, until someone arrives to give it meaning. Don’t give up. Remember, it’s always the last key on the key ring that opens the door.”

  10. “Love is an unconditional commitment to an imperfect person. To love somebody isn’t just a strong feeling. It is a decision, a judgment, and a promise.”

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Life quotes by Paulo Coelho

Embrace moments, seek purpose, and find joy in simplicity.

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

  2. “Life is short. Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.”

  3. “A life without a cause is a life without effect.”

  4. "Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act."

  5. "Life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant."

  6. "The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times."

  7. "The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them."

  8. “There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.”

  9. “Life is like a garden, you reap what you sow.”

  10. “Don’t live every day as if it were your last. Live every day as if it were your first.”

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Dreams quotes by Paulo Coelho

Persevere and pursue passions and aspirations.

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  1. "It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."

  2. "People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of."

  3. “Fight for your dreams, and your dreams will fight for you.”

  4. “We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.”

  5. “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them.”

  6. “Dreaming is very pleasant as long as you are not forced to put your dreams into practice.”

  7. “Follow your dreams, transform your life.”

  8. “Remember your dreams and fight for them. You must know what you want from life. There is just one thing that makes your dream become impossible: the fear of failure.”

  9. “Dreamers can’t be tamed.”

  10. "Dreams are the language of God.”

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Time quotes by Paulo Coelho

Seize the present moment and live with intention and purpose.

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  1. “There is no time to leave important words unsaid.”

  2. “It’s what you do in the present that will redeem the past and thereby change the future.”

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

  4. "One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now."

  5. “Hurry up: your dreams are waiting for you, but they will not wait forever.”

  6. "We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity."

  7. “I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now.”

  8. “Every moment in life is an act of faith.”

  9. “Always remember the proverb: “This too shall pass.” Your negative feelings won’t last forever, there’s a light at the end of every tunnel. It might not happen today or tomorrow, but you’ll feel better eventually.”

  10. “Do something instead of killing time. Because time is killing you.”

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Heart quotes by Paulo Coelho

Trust your intuition, listen to your inner voice.

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  1.  “Listen to your heart. It knows everything.”

  2. "Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams."

  3. "You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say."

  4. "If it’s still in your mind, it is still in your heart.”

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

  6. “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”

  7. “My heart might be bruised, but it will recover and become capable of seeing beauty of life once more. It’s happened before, it will happen again, I’m sure. When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive – I’ll find love again.”

  8. “An enthusiastic heart finds opportunities everywhere.”

  9. “Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily.”

  10. “Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World and it will one day return there.”

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Feelings quotes by Paulo Coelho

Embrace emotions, overcome pain, and learn from scars.

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  1. “Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.”

  2. “You can't avoid pain, but you can choose to overcome it.”

  3. "The fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself."

  4. "We can never judge the lives of others because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation."

  5. “Tears are words that need to be written.”

  6. “What hurts us is what heals us.”

  7. “Only two things can reveal life’s great secrets: suffering and love.”

  8. “Scars speak more loudly than the sword that caused them.”

  9. “And if I’m alone in bed, I will go to the window, look up at the sky, and feel certain that loneliness is a lie, because the Universe is there to keep me company.”

  10. “How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.”

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Who is Paulo Coelho?

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author whose books have been translated into more than 80 languages and have sold over 225 million copies worldwide. He is best known for his novel "The Alchemist", which has been a worldwide bestseller since its publication in 1988. Coelho is known for his wisdom and insight, and his ability to inspire and motivate readers with his words.

After reading these 100 famous quotes by Paulo Coelho, it's clear that he is a master of words. We have selected these quotes with love and respect for him, hoping that they have touched your heart and provided you with guidance, inspiration, and wisdom.