“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”

— Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (1988)

About Paulo Coelho

Born 1947

Brazilian novelist and lyricist, author of 'The Alchemist', one of the most widely translated books by a living author.

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

“Lovers need to know how to lose themselves and then how to find themselves again.”

“The soul of the world is nourished by people's happiness.”

“I only know we loved in vain; I only feel—farewell! farewell!”

“The first and last thing demanded of genius is love of truth.”

“I know now that Jesus is right, that love is the way.”

“What do you know of Love except the name?”

“I don't know about hope, but I do know about love.”

“Wouldst thou other men know, look thou within thine own heart.”