Paulo Coelho is a famous writer. His books inspire people around the world. His words spark imagination and deep thinking.
In this post, we share 30 of his best quotes. This is part of our series, “100 Motivational Writers and their Great Works.“
Each quote is a guiding light. They help in self-discovery, strength, and chasing dreams. Join us as we explore the wisdom of Paulo Coelho.
“Books are not just words printed on paper; they are living entities that carry the dreams, fears, and hopes of humankind. When we share stories, we share our souls. The world is changing, and so must we. The internet is not the enemy of books—it is their ally. By embracing new ways to reach readers, we ensure that stories continue to inspire, educate, and transform lives across generations.”
Paulo Coelho at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2008
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Exploring Wisdom: Paulo Coelho and his 30 best quotes
30 of his most unforgettable quotes:
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.”
“Everything tells me that I am about to make a wrong decision, but making mistakes is just part of life. What does the world want of me? Does it want me to take no risks, to go back to where I came from because I didn’t have the courage to say ‘yes’ to life?”
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
“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.”
“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”
“Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.”
“No one loses anyone because no one owns anyone.”
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
“Tears are words that need to be written.”
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”
“When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive.”
“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”
“Certain things in life simply have to be experienced – and never explained.”
“A mistake repeated more than once is a decision.”
“Love is not to be found in someone else, but in ourselves.”
“You have two choices: to control your mind or to let your mind control you.”
“Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.”
“Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act.”
“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”
“Never stop dreaming.”
“Don’t waste your time with explanations, people only hear what they want to hear.”
“What hurts us is what heals us.”
“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”
“When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”
“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”
“The act of discovering who we are will force us to accept that we can go further than we think.”
“Dreams are the language of God.”
“No reason is needed for loving.”
“Your eyes show the strength of your soul.”
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