3,188 Quotes by Paulo Coelho

Profound desire, true desire is the desire to be close to someone.

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, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.

Quand on aime, les choses ont encore davantage de sens.

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

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.

لماذا لا أبحث عن السعادة و قد علّمني الجميع أن السعادة هي الهدف الوحيد الجدير بأن نصبو إليه؟

I'm an adventurer, looking for treasure

If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid.

One other question. Would it be acceptable to destroy a universe in the name of a greater love?” The waiter laughs. “Are you God or just gay?" “Neither, but thank you for your answer.