More quotes by Paulo Coelho

"Jesus lived a life that was full of joy and contradictions and fights, you know? If they were to paint a picture of Jesus without contradictions, the gospels would be fake, but the contradictions are a sign of authenticity."
"The book is a film that takes place in the mind of the reader. That's why we go to movies and say, "Oh, the book is better."
"Life is short. Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly"
"I'm not saying that love always takes you to heaven. Your life can become a nightmare. But that said, it is worth taking the risk."
"Tears are words that need to be written."