By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Author Paulo Coelho is best known for his beloved 1988 book "The Alchemist," a story that encapsulates his pursuit of spiritual fulfillment in literature and in life. This line, however, comes from a later novel, "By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept." The book follows a pair of lovers, former childhood friends, as they navigate a journey through sacred sites in the French Pyrenees. One of the two has become a spiritual guru and miracle worker, and must choose between his calling and his affair. Yet, in the end, valuing one lover’s spiritual growth brings happiness to them both, for herein lies the paradox of happiness: When it is shared it does not diminish, but grows.
Get Inspired To Give Back With These Quotes
Quotes for Anyone Who Struggles With Patience
16 Helpful Quotes To Read When Your Relationship Is Struggling
13 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quotes You’ve Never Heard Before
13 Motivating Quotes for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
20 Surprisingly Insightful Quotes From Children’s Movies
20 Quotes for Coffee Lovers
15 Quotes To Help You Feel Brave
The Best Lyrics To Come Out of the British Invasion
These “Monty Python” Quotes Are the True “Holy Grail”
24 Quotes About the Power of Sticking Together