“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.”

— 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.”

“Gratitude looks to the past and love to the present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.”

“Go forth to meet the shadowy Future, without fear, and with a manly heart.”

“He knew she was there by the joy and fear that overwhelmed his heart.”

“On our earth we can only love with suffering and through suffering.”

“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be.”

“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.”