Today’s Question by Aart Hilal

In countries under totalitarian regime art is severely attacked when not subdued to political party. Would you say that’s because art - or literature more precisely - is so powerful?

Literature by itself can do nothing, except to make people feel less lonely. And this is what makes the difference: from the moment that you understand that you are not alone, you get an extra strength.

4 Responses to “Today’s Question by Aart Hilal”


  1. 1 Paul from Austria

    Until I read my first Paulo Coelho book, I felt very alone in the world, that nobody understood me, or the way I think about things. This community (or Blog) helps me even more, and it is such a wonderful feeling to know that millions of others out there, think like me. Thank you for that once more dear Paulo, Love, Paul

  2. 2 Agnieszka

    Yes…having a book that spread hope, love, light, understanding, it’s such a treasure. It makes you feel you’re not alone in this world, especially when you’re feeling down.
    Your books Paulo, are those treasures, they bring so much, they open our hearts to love, to the light, to…God.
    I will always be grateful for having them and You as the greatest author in the world.
    Thank You Paulo,
    love
    Agnieszka

  3. 3 Tania

    Sharing as you said is one of the best things we can do in life ,shared love or grief is less of a burden when you have someone who knows and understands your struggle or grief ,joy and happiness while others bury it and let it consume them ,the truth shall set u free we all know that ..Bringing people together is what is important ..Love + Light +compassion = God
    1+1=2 but 1 is such a lonely number ..
    You know the song ..~~Love Tania~

  4. 4 Maria I. Torres

    Better two that one, because they get more fruit of his effort.
    If you fall, rose to one another. ! Ay of falling and who does not have the lift!
    If two lie down together, come into heat; As one is going to get hot?
    One can only be defeated, but two can resist.
    ! The three wire rope does not break easily!

    Esclesiastes 4, V 9-12.

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