Paulo Coelho Quotes

Brazil, Lyricist
August 24, 1947

Paulo Coelho de Souza (born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He is best known for his novel The Alchemist. A keen user of electronic media, in 2014 he uploaded his personal papers online to create a virtual Paulo Coelho Foundation.

Also known as Novelist

People aren’t used to that way of thinking. They want everything to stay the same-'

Paulo Coelho
- People
- Thinking
We want to answer this classical question, who am I? So I think that most of our works are for art, or whatever we do, including science or religion, tried to answer that question.

Paulo Coelho
- Art
- Science
- Question

I can't consciously explain how people feel after reading my books. All is too personal.

Paulo Coelho
- People
- Reading
I hate to be smart.

Paulo Coelho
- Hate
- Smart
You have two choices: to control your mind or to let your mind control you.

Paulo Coelho
- Mind
- Control
- Choices
Love simply is. That is the testament of Athena or Sherine or Hagia Sofia - love is. No definitions. Love and don't ask too many questions. Just love.

Paulo Coelho
Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks.

Paulo Coelho
I forgive the tears I was made to shed,

Paulo Coelho
- Tears

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

Paulo Coelho
- Help
- Universe
- For Her
Seek to live. Remembrance is for the old.

Paulo Coelho
- Live
People are very reluctant to talk about their private lives but then you go to the internet and they're much more open.

Paulo Coelho
- People
Lao-tzu’s words, was: place all your feelings outside of yourself and you will be renewed.

Paulo Coelho
- Words
That’s the problem, we do get used to things.

Paulo Coelho
Every note leaves in each of us a memory, but it is the melody as a whole that tells a story, the story of someone wanting to get closer to another person and who keeps on trying, despite repeated rejections.

Paulo Coelho
- Trying