Paulo Coelho Quotes

I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.

The only things you regret are the things you don't do.

Will you look back on life and say, 'I wish I had,' or 'I’m glad I did'?

I can say I made a lot of mistakes, but I don't regret things. Because at least I didn't spend a life standing outside, wondering what living would be like.

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

If you don't go towards the thing you fear, you won't be able to say you lived.

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death.

A lot of people do not muster the courage to live their dreams because they are afraid to die.

You only live one time, and I'm not going to be the type of person to say, 'I wish I did this' or 'I wish I tried that.'

I just don't want to die without a few scars.

Life is too short to be scared and not take risks. I'd rather be the person that's like, 'I messed up,' than, 'I wish I did that.'

The only regrets I have are things I didn't do.

A woman has to live her life, or live to repent not having lived it.

Someone once told me not to be afraid of being afraid, because, as she said, 'Anxiety is a glimpse of your own daring.' Isn't that great? It means that part of your agitation is just excitement about what you're getting ready to accomplish. Don't sell yourself short by being so afraid of failure that you don't dare to make any mistakes. Make your mistakes and learn from them. And remember: No matter how many mistakes you make, your mother always loves you!

There is certainly a satisfaction and dignity to be gained in coming to terms with the mistakes one has made in the course of one’s life

What have you always wanted to do but been afraid to attempt? Whatever it is, it may be your greatest opportunity in life.

Never turn down an adventure without a really good reason.

Of course, you only live one life, and you make all your mistakes, and learn what not to do, and that's the end of you.

I'm not afraid of dying I'm afraid of not trying

Any time an opportunity scares you that much, you should seriously consider saying yes.

The only mental games in ski racing is the mental game against yourself. Is the whole goal of life preserving your life as long as you can? No. The goal is to enjoy your life, challenge yourself, to sometimes make stupid decisions-which are sometimes fun and sometimes idiotic and sometimes just a big fat mistake you regret.

If you are afraid to take a chance, take one anyway. What you don't do can create the same regrets as the mistakes you make.

I feel most miserable When I can't step "step up to the plate" You know? People often say Regret from doing it is better than regret for not doing it

Bravery and adventure! That's the ticket! Don't sit and gather moss. Get up, get out, do what you dream of doing, and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work, and you don't need to made that particular mistake again, but at least you won't get old wondering what if you had.