Paulo Coelho Quotes


When I had my sheep, I was happy, and I made those around me happy. People saw me coming and welcomed me, he thought. But now I'm sad and alone. I'm going to become bitter and distrustful of people because one person betrayed me. I'm going to hate those who have found their treasure because I never found mine. And I'm going to hold on to what little I have, because I'm too insignificant to conquer the world.


Citations

Coelho, Paulo. The Alchemist. Translated by Alan R. Clarke, HarperSanFrancisco, 1993, p. 39.

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Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho
  • Born: August 24, 1947
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Profession: Novelist

Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for his novel The Alchemist. In 2014, he uploaded his personal papers online to create a virtual Paulo Coelho Foundation.