Paulo Coelho Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Paulo Coelho quotes, Paulo Coelho sayings, and Paulo Coelho proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid. Paulo Coelho
Don't be intimidated by other people's opinions. Only mediocrity is sure of itself, so take risks and do what you really want to do. Paulo Coelho
What is a teacher? I'll tell you: it isn't someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows. Paulo Coelho
The power of storytelling is exactly this: to bridge the gaps where everything else has crumbled. Paulo Coelho
If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid. Paulo Coelho
It's always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or failures are entirely your own responsibility. You can try to stop time, but it's a complete waste of energy. Paulo Coelho
When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho
The good old days, when each idea had an owner, are gone forever. Paulo Coelho
You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit. Paulo Coelho
Don't forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy Skies...  Paulo Coelho
A threat need not provoke a response if it is not taken up. Paulo Coelho
Saying ‘No' does not always show a lack of generosity and that saying ‘Yes' is not always a virtue Paulo Coelho
When you say 'yes' to others, make sure you're not saying 'no' to yourself. Paulo Coelho
If you must say yes, say it with an open heart. If you must say no, say it without fear. Paulo Coelho
Even stopped clocks are right twice a day. Paulo Coelho
The more violent the storm, the quicker it passes. Paulo Coelho
Our great goal in life is to love. The rest is silence. Paulo Coelho
We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface. Paulo Coelho
You are the light of the world. Shine, and darkness will disappear. Paulo Coelho
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. Paulo Coelho
Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy. Paulo Coelho
Be fully awake if you want to dream. Paulo Coelho
If you really want to dream, be fully awake. Paulo Coelho
There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there. Paulo Coelho
It's a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life. Paulo Coelho
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. Paulo Coelho
Love accepts its companion unconditionally and allow each to grow in his or her own way. Paulo Coelho
The Martyr finds her way to self-knowledge through pain, suffering, and surrender. Paulo Coelho
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say. Paulo Coelho
Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed. Paulo Coelho