“At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.”
“Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by letting nothing happen at all or by letting everything happen at once.”
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
“Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”
“Sometimes, we are so attached to our way of life that we turn down wonderful opportunities simply because we don’t know what to do with it.”
“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.”
“Close some doors today, Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.”
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
“Don’t explain. Your friends do not need it, and your enemies will not believe you.”
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”
“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”
“Life really is generous to those who pursue their destiny.”
“Our true friends are those who are with us when the good things happen. They cheer us on and are pleased by our triumphs. False friends only appear at difficult times, with their sad, supportive faces, when, in fact, our suffering is serving to console them for their miserable lives.”
“When I had nothing more to lose, I was given everything. When I ceased to be who I am, I found myself. When I experienced humiliation and yet kept on walking, I understood that I was free to choose my destiny.”
Note : All quotes are by author Paulo Coelho