This is for you,' he (the Alchemist) said, holding one of the parts (of gold) out to the monk. 'It's for your generosity to the pilgrims.' 'But this payment goes well beyond my generosity,' the monk responded. 'Don't say that again. Life might be listening, and give you less the next time.
Paulo CoelhoIt is always far easier to have faith in your own goodness than to confront others ad fight for your rights.
Paulo CoelhoEvery human being should keep alive within them the sacred flame of madness, but should behave as a normal person.
Paulo CoelhoWhen we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change.
Paulo Coelho... keep practicing. After a great deal of practice, we no longer think about all the necessary movements we must make; they become part of our existence. Before reaching that stage, however, you must practice and repeat. And if that's not enough, you must practice and repeat some more.
Paulo Coelho