By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
In Paulo Coelho’s beloved novel “The Alchemist,” readers meet a young boy who has fallen in love with “a woman of the desert.” But the boy is afraid to take action on his heart’s desire because he might get hurt in return. That’s normal — many of us fear putting ourselves out there because it might not work out. But it’s important to remember that the fear is usually worse than any hurt you might experience. We can handle suffering, but when we are afraid we tend to underestimate our own strength. And of course, we may not be met with suffering after all — but the only way to know is to push fear to the side and go for what we want.
Our Top 23 Quotes of 2023
The Meaning of Life, in 10 Amusing Quotes
Inspiring Snippets From Abraham Lincoln’s Most Memorable Speeches
12 Brief Quotes From Notoriously Long Books
The 12 Must-Read Books of 2023
11 Encouraging Quotes To Help You Get Out of a Rut
The Oldest Jokes in History
Quotes From Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors
12 Quotes Every People-Pleaser Should Read
14 Hilarious Haikus
17 Quotes That Capture the Witty Romance of Nora Ephron’s Movies