Paulo Coelho Quotes

The battles may last for a long time, perhaps even years. There are powerful forces on both sides, and the war is important to both armies. It's not a battle of good against evil. It's a war between forces that are fighting for the balance of power, and, when that type of battle begins, it lasts longer than others-because Allah is on both sides.

Here was the opportunity to free herself from all those identical days and nights. pg 30

Making a decision is only the beginning of things

Well, maybe I just want to know the future so I can prepare myself for what's coming. If good things are coming, they will be a pleasant surprise, said the seer. If bad things are, and you know in advance, you will suffer greatly before they even occur.

Love can only be found through the act of loving.

The rain is falling ever harder and all I can hear is the sound of the water. I'm drenched but I can't move.

I am love, I am music, she thinks. Let’s dance.

Where there is loyalty, weapons are of no use.