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Quotes by Paulo Coelho

No one lights a lamp in order to hide it behind the door: the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people's eyes, to reveal the marvels around.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 1
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No one can manipulate anyone else. In any relationship, both parties know what they're doing, even if one of them complains later on that they were used.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 7
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People who are on a spiritual quest don't think, they simply want results.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 11
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An encounter with the superior energy is open to anyone but remains far from those who shift responsibility onto others.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 11
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Our time on this earth is sacred, and we should celebrate every moment.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 11
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We women, when we're searching for a meaning to our lives or for the path of knowledge, always identify with one of four classic archetypes.

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.

The Martyr finds her way to self-knowledge through pain, suffering, and surrender.

The Saint finds her true reason for living in unconditional love and in her ability to give without asking anything in return.

Finally, the Witch justifies her existence by going in search of complete and limitless pleasure.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 12
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We buy books, we go to gyms, we expend a lot of brain power on trying to hold back time, when we should be celebrating the miracle of being here in this world.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 247
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It's daylight, the sky is cloudy, and human beings believe that beyond the clouds lives an all-powerful God, guiding the fate of men.  Meanwhile, look at your son, look at your feet, listen to the sounds around you: down here is the Mother, so much closer, bringing joy to children and energy to those who walk over her body.  Why do people prefer to believe in something far away and forget what is there before their eyes, a true manifestation of the miracle?

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 232
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I'm afraid of taking steps that are not on the map, but by taking those steps despite my fears, I have a much more interesting life.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 218
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Thousands of years ago, weren't we capable of building enormous structures like the pyramids?  Weren't we capable of worshiping gods, weaving, making fire, finding lovers and wives, sending written messages?  Of course we were.  But although we've succeeded in replacing slaves with wage slaves, all the advances we've made have been in the field of science.  Human beings are still asking the same questions as their ancestors.  In short, they haven't evolved at all.

Paulo Coelho : author of The Alchemist
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Source: The Witch of Portobello, Page: 217
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