3,188 Quotes by Paulo Coelho

Per tutta la vita ho concepito l'amore come una sorta di schiavitù accettata. E' una menzogna: la libertà esiste solo quando è presente l'amore. Chi si abbandona totalmente, chi si sente libero, ama al grado estremo. E chi ama al grado estremo, si sente libero.

People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want.

إن الحرية المطلقة غير موجودة، ما يوجد هو حرية اختيار كل ما يروق لك ثم الالتزام بقرارك.

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

when someone sees the same person every day, they wind up becoming a part of that person's life. And then they want the person to change. If someone isn't what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.

Some things are so important that you have to learn about them on your own.

Il grande scopo dell'essere umano è comprendere l'amore totale. L'amore non sta nell'altro, ma dentro noi stessi. Siamo noi che lo risvegliamo. Ma perché ciò accada, abbiamo bisogno dell'altro. L'universo ha senso soltanto quando abbiamo qualcuno con cui condividere le nostre emozioni.

You told me a love story. I honestly believe your parents wanted the best for you, but their love almost destroyed your life.

You can either be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It all depends on how you view your life.”