The wise men understood that this natural world is only an image and a copy of paradise. The existence of this world is simply a guarantee that there exists a world that is perfect. God created the world so that, through its visible objects, men could understand his spiritual teachings and the marvels of his wisdom.
Paulo CoelhoWhat's the world's greatest lie?... It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate.
Paulo CoelhoI donโt believe in God as you imagine Him to be, but I believe in many things that you could never even dream of.
Paulo CoelhoUsing every means possible to show that, although you're just an ordinary human being, you're far above other mortals.
Paulo Coelho