About the idea of a clash between cultures, between civilizations, I don't believe in it. It's something some political leaders tried to use, and that the media tried and are still trying to sell us, in order to simplify the world and their work.
Paulo Coelho
Culture, Conflict, Society, Politics, Understanding
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“When in doubt, just take the next small step.” Paulo Coelho
Doubt, Action, Progress, Simplicity, Life
Paulo Coelho Doubt, Action, Progress, Simplicity, Life“The more violent the storm, the quicker it passes.” Paulo Coelho
Storms, Resilience, Change, Life, Endurance
Paulo Coelho Storms, Resilience, Change, Life, Endurance“But in the end, all religions point to the same light. In between the light and us, sometimes there are too many rules. The light is here, and there are no rules to follow this light.” Paulo Coelho
Spirituality, Unity, Faith, Freedom, Understanding
Paulo Coelho Spirituality, Unity, Faith, Freedom, Understanding“Never hate jealous people. They are jealous because they think you are better than them.” Paulo Coelho
Jealousy, Self-Esteem, Perception, Relationships, Understanding
Paulo Coelho Jealousy, Self-Esteem, Perception, Relationships, Understanding“Love is not to be found in someone else, but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need the other person. The universe only makes sense when we have someone to share our feelings with.” Paulo Coelho
Love, Self-Discovery, Connection, Universe, Relationships
Paulo Coelho Love, Self-Discovery, Connection, Universe, Relationships“Everything which is done in the present, affects the future by consequence, and the past by redemption.” Paulo Coelho
Present, Future, Past, Consequences, Redemption
Paulo Coelho Present, Future, Past, Consequences, Redemption“Stay close to those who sing, tell stories, and enjoy life, and whose eyes sparkle with happiness. Because happiness is contagious and will always manage to find a solution, whereas logic can find only an explanation for the mistake made.” Paulo Coelho
Happiness, Positivity, Community, Joy, Connection
Paulo Coelho Happiness, Positivity, Community, Joy, Connection“Tell your story: yes, tell your story! Give your example. Tell everyone that it’s possible, and other people will then have the courage to face their own mountains.” Paulo Coelho
Storytelling, Courage, Inspiration, Sharing, Empowerment
Paulo Coelho Storytelling, Courage, Inspiration, Sharing, Empowerment“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” Paulo Coelho
Resilience, Overcoming, Life, Perspective, Awareness
Paulo Coelho Resilience, Overcoming, Life, Perspective, Awareness“We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” Paulo Coelho
Miracles, Life, Expectation, Acceptance, Growth
Paulo Coelho Miracles, Life, Expectation, Acceptance, Growth“When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself.” Paulo Coelho
Self-Discovery, Freedom, Identity, Loss, Authenticity
Paulo Coelho Self-Discovery, Freedom, Identity, Loss, Authenticity“What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: it isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows.” Paulo Coelho
Teaching, Inspiration, Learning, Education, Growth
Paulo Coelho Teaching, Inspiration, Learning, Education, Growth“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.” Paulo Coelho
Culture, Understanding, Community, Barriers, Humanity
Paulo Coelho Culture, Understanding, Community, Barriers, Humanity“Beauty is the greatest seducer of man.” Paulo Coelho
Beauty, Seduction, Desire, Attraction, Influence
Paulo Coelho Beauty, Seduction, Desire, Attraction, Influence“I'd have stopped writing years ago if it were for the money.” Paulo Coelho
Writing, Passion, Motivation, Purpose, Value
Paulo Coelho Writing, Passion, Motivation, Purpose, Value“Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.” Paulo Coelho
Suffering, Pain, Choice, Emotion, Confusion
Paulo Coelho Suffering, Pain, Choice, Emotion, Confusion“If you must say yes, say it with an open heart. If you must say no, say it without fear.” Paulo Coelho
Openness, Choice, Acceptance, Courage, Communication
Paulo Coelho Openness, Choice, Acceptance, Courage, Communication“What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.” Paulo Coelho
Success, Peace, Fulfillment, Happiness, Contentment
Paulo Coelho Success, Peace, Fulfillment, Happiness, Contentment