More quotes by Paulo Coelho

"I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature."
"I don't regret the painful times; I bare my scars as if they were medals."
"In the long run what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies."
"You came so that you could learn about your dreams,"said the old woman. "And dreams are the language of God. When he speaks in our language, I can interpret what he has said. But if he speaks in the language of the soul, it is only you who can understand."