The Virgin (and I'm not speaking here of a sexual virgin) is the one whose search springs from her complete independence, and everything she learns is the fruit of her ability to face challenges alone.
Paulo CoelhoTry to live with the same intensity as a child. He doesn't ask for explanations; he dives into each day as if it were a new adventure and, at night, sleeps tired and happy.
Paulo CoelhoThinking that being a good, decent, respectable person will mean that others will see you as weak, vulnerable, and easy to manipulate.
Paulo Coelho