15 Best Paulo Coelho Quotes on Wish, Mind, Life, and Success

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“Change. But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed.” ~ Paulo Coelho

paulo coelho quote on mind

“You have two choices: to control your mind or to let your mind control you.” ~ Paulo Coelho

life is the train

“Our life is a constant journey, from birth to death. The landscape changes, the people change, our needs change, but the train keeps moving. Life is the train, not the station.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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“You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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“Many times the wrong train took me to the right place.” ~ Paulo Coelho

best paulo coelho quotes

“Don’t give to anyone the power to put you down. Haters are losers pretending to be winners.” ~ Paulo Coelho

your wish

“When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true.” ~ Paulo Coelho

never lie to yourself

If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule. Never lie to yourself.” ~ Paulo Coelho

paulo coelho quote on fear

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ~ Paulo Coelho

quote on trust

“Trust and start walking. We are not alone in the dark, our path will unfold as we move.” ~ Paulo Coelho

smile more

“Hide your craziness behind a beautiful smile. That’s all you need.” ~ Paulo Coelho

make decision

“Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.” ~ Paulo Coelho

will to live

“Be proud of your scars. They remind you that you have the will to live.” ~ Paulo Coelho

forgive quickly

Life is short. Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.” ~ Paulo Coelho

top paulo coelho quotes

“If everybody loves you, something is wrong. Find at least one enemy to keep you alert.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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Vinod Singh

Written by Vinod Singh

In 2019, Vinod Singh, a Belief Changer, founded Fastlane Freedom after 3.5 years of research on Mindfulness and its connection to money. Fastlane Freedom is driven by a vision: ‘Enhancing Lives of Millions’ by reshaping people’s beliefs to transform their financial situations. With 16 years of professional experience, Vinod dedicates himself to providing top-notch, practical content on Mindfulness, Money, Business, Parenting, Popular Quotes and Student Life.

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