Paulo Coelho's Blog, page 21
April 9, 2019
10 sec reading Never be ashamed to feign weakness
A wise Chinese master has this to say about the strategies of the warriors of light: ‘Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.’ ‘Do not be ashamed to make a temporary withdrawal from the field if you see that your enemy is stronger than you; […]
April 3, 2019
I thank all those
I thank all those who laughed at my dreams; You have inspired my imagination. I thank all who wanted to squeeze me into their scheme; They have taught me the value of freedom. I thank all who have lied to me; You have shown me the power of truth. I thank all those who have […]
March 31, 2019
Paulo Coelho: 10 Quotes To Remind You To Grow Wilder
By Samantha Wilson Paulo Coelho, the legendary author and writer, has inspired millions of people around the world with his stories of travel, love and spiritual lessons learnt along the way. I read the Alchemist nearly twenty years ago. The story spoke to my heart and inspired me to believe in the adventurous life! Here are 10 […]
March 30, 2019
28/5/1974
Washington Post May 28, 1974: A group of armed men breaks into my apartment. They start going through drawers and cabinets — but I don’t know what they’re looking for, I’m just a rock songwriter. One of them, more gentle, asks that I accompany them “just to clarify some things.” The neighbor sees all this […]
March 29, 2019
28 abril 1974 (reprodução livre)
28 de maio de 1974: um grupo de homens armados invade meu apartamento. Começam a revirar gavetas e armários – não sei o que estão procurando, sou apenas um compositor de rock. Um deles, mais gentil, pede que os acompanhe “apenas para esclarecer algumas coisas”. O vizinho vê tudo aquilo e avisa minha família, que […]
March 25, 2019
“Things As They Are”
by Paulo Coelho “Of course things don’t always happen they way we wish they would. There are moments in which we feel we are seeking something that is not meant for us, knocking on doors that don’t open, waiting for miracles that don’t manifest themselves. Fortunately that is the way things are – if everything […]
March 22, 2019
20 SEC READING: the best temptation
Illustration by Ken CraneA group of devils were trying to enter the soul of a holy man who lived near Cairo; they had already tempted him with Nubian women, Egyptian food, Libyan treasure, but nothing had worked. One day, Satan passed and saw his servants’ efforts. – You’re hopeless – said Satan. – You […]
25 Quotes
by Flavia Medrut Paulo Coelho is one of the best-selling contemporary novelists. The Alchemist, the book that brought him worldwide fame, is one the few novels to be translated across the globe, with readers from all backgrounds praising it as a life-changing, inspiring piece of literature. Coelho had a very unique way of thinking even […]
March 18, 2019
Saint Joseph’s Day
PORTUGUES Faze Senhor, que o trabalho nos purifique ITALIANO Preghiera a San Giuseppe ESPANOL Glorioso San José FRANÇAIS Saint Joseph, priez pour nous I will be with my wife in a small village, and I will pray at 8:30 PM the prayer below. Plase fell free to join me in this prayer, or […]
March 14, 2019
1 MIN READING: The Favor Bank
‘What is this Favor Bank?’ ‘It was an American writer who first mentioned it. It’s the most powerful bank in the world, and you’ll find it in every sphere of life.’ ‘What favors could I do for anyone?’ ‘That doesn’t matter in the least. Let me give you an example: I know that one day, […]
