A keen user of electronic media, in 2014 he uploaded his personal papers online to create a virtual Paulo Coelho Foundation. May his quotes inspire you to believe in yourself and chase your dreams (selected by Asad Meah)
1. “It takes huge effort to free yourself from memory.” Paulo Coelho
2. “No one can lie, no one can hide anything when he looks directly into someone’s eyes.” Paulo Coelho
3. “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho
4. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” Paulo Coelho
5. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” Paulo Coelho
6. “If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: never lie to yourself.” Paulo Coelho
7. “When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.” Paulo Coelho
8. “People want to change everything and, at the same time, want it all to remain the same.” Paulo Coelho
9. “Don’t waste your time with explanations, people only hear what they want to hear.” Paulo Coelho
10. “People are capable at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” Paulo Coelho
11. “All you have to do is pay attention: lessons always arrive when you are ready.” Paulo Coelho
12. “What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: it isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give their best in order to discover what they already know.” Paulo Coelho
13. “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” Paulo Coelho
14. “Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.” Paulo Coelho
15. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” Paulo Coelho
16. “Don’t give in to your fears, if you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.” Paulo Coelho
17. “Live truly and forgive quickly.” Paulo Coelho
18. “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” Paulo Coelho
19. “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it is better to listen to what it has to say.” Paulo Coelho
20. “When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” Paulo Coelho
21. “Don’t forget: temporary insanity moments spice up your life.” Paulo Coelho
22. “Never miss an opportunity to show your love.” Paulo Coelho
23. “Your eyes show the strength of your soul.” Paulo Coelho
24. “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Do it now.” Paulo Coelho
25. “You are what you believe yourself to be.” Paulo Coelho
26. “Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.” Paulo Coelho
27. “Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy.” Paulo Coelho
28. “Blessed are those who do not fear solitude, who are not afraid of their own company, who are not always desperately looking for something to do, something to amuse themselves with, something to judge.” Paulo Coelho
29. “Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily.” Paulo Coelho
30. “Miracles only happen if you believe in miracles.” Paulo Coelho
31. “You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” Paulo Coelho
32. “Never give up.” Paulo Coelho
33. “Fortunate are those who take the first steps.” Paulo Coelho
34. “Do something instead of killing time. Because time is killing you.” Paulo Coelho
35. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” Paulo Coelho
36. “Fight for your dreams and your dreams will fight for you.” Paulo Coelho
37. “A life without cause is a life without effect.” Paulo Coelho
38. “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine: it is lethal.” Paulo Coelho
39. “Close some doors today, not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.” Paulo Coelho