Paulo Coelho Quotes


No one lights a lamp in order to hide it behind the door: the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people's eyes, to reveal the marvels around.


Citations

Coelho, Paulo. The Witch of Portobello. Translated by Margaret Jull Costa, HarperCollins, 2007.

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Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho
  • Born: August 24, 1947
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Profession: Novelist

Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for his novel The Alchemist. In 2014, he uploaded his personal papers online to create a virtual Paulo Coelho Foundation.