Coehlo’s The Valkyries
Here are some words from Coehlo’s The Valkyries. Yes, another one form Coehlo. He is indeed one of the most influential writers of our time.
Thank you, Ces for lending us your books. We still have a lot to read.
"There is no sin but the lack of love. Have courage, be capable of loving, even if love appears to be a treacherous and terrible thing. Be happy in love. Be joyful in victory. Follow the dictates of your heart."
"… obligations never prevented anyone from following their dreams. Remember that you are a manifestation of the absolute, and do only things in your lives that are worth the effort. Only those who do that will understand the great transformations that are yet to be seen."
"We are responsible for everything that happens in this world. We are the warriors of the light. With the strength of our love and of our will, we can change our destiny, as well as the destiny of others."
On the difference between infatuation and love:
"… infatuation is: the creation of an image of someone, without advising that someone as to what the image is.
… Each would always be fascinated by the other - so long as each remained exactly what the other imagined.
… And when either of them demonstrated how they really are, the other would want to flee — because it would mean the end of the world they had created.
… And love meant dividing the world with someone.
… Infatuation (is) a good thing. It gave spice to life, and added to its enjoyment. But it was different from love. Love was worth everything, and couldn’t be exchanged for anything."