I hate knowing about illness. Whenever I read a medical book, I immediately start to get all the symptoms.
Paulo CoelhoIn order to dominate the soul you must also learn to dominate the body. And in order to dominate the body you cannot fear pain.
Paulo CoelhoThe moment that he begins to walk along it, the warrior of the light recognizes the path.
Paulo CoelhoIntense, unexpected suffering passes more quickly than suffering that is apparently bearable; the latter goes on for years and, without our noticing, eats away at our souls, until, one day, we are no longer able to free ourselves from the bitterness and it stays with us for the rest of our lives.
Paulo CoelhoThere's a lot of me in it. But the character is more egotistical. I'm also egotistical, but not the way the character is. This guy is successful, he has everything, but his wife has left him. The most important value - love - is missing. What is wrong with this institution called 'marriage'? What is wrong with this institution called 'the pursuit of happiness'?
Paulo Coelho