If we resist the temptation to allow other people to define who we are, then we will gradually be able to let the sun inside our own soul shine forth.
Paulo CoelhoIt's only those who are persistent and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the master work.
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 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 CoelhoPassion. It can be used to describe the beauty of an earth-shaking meeting between two people, but it isn't just that. It's there in the excitement of the unexpected, in the desire to do something with real fervour, in the certainty that one is going to realise a dream. Passion sends us signals that guide us through our lives.
Paulo Coelho