Today’s Question by Aart Hilal

by Paulo Coelho on June 24, 2008

Would you be able to change your style of writing completely? Would you be able to, for instance, write a biography of one person that you admire and respect, or write intimate memories? Maybe a collection of poems?

In terms of content, you must keep in mind that my literature is much more the result of a paradox than that of an implacable logic. The paradox is the tension that exists in my soul. Like in archery, the paradox is the bow that can be both tense and relaxed. I know that it’s important to have values in life, but I’ve always been more drawn to incoherence, because life is not static but rather like the tides, coming and going.
That’s why I can’t say in which direction my internal compass of questioning will guide me.

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marie-christine May 21, 2010 at 2:45 pm

Is not that the way a philosopher thinks? – “incoherence” -

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Carolena Sabah August 3, 2009 at 12:55 am

Paulo loves freedom, and with that comes a desire to know and delve into many different interests not just one! For that reason, I think we can expect the unexpected from Paulo. No telling what direction he is going because I don’t think he is very predictable.

Take The Winner Stands Alone, totally different book than what most people were expecting.

He is a man with diverse tastes and interests. :)

Love
C.

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marie-christine August 1, 2009 at 9:51 pm

Long live “incoherence”,Paulo. :)

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Randa June 25, 2008 at 6:23 am

I like … truly like your answer Paulo … true, so true

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wanbliska June 24, 2008 at 7:37 pm

How annoying would feel the sea without moony ebb and flow…


Truly beautiful Monika.

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Alexandra June 24, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Wonderfull answer.Give a chance for things to come,not following fixed rules.Great

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Monika June 24, 2008 at 4:12 pm

…but in the end reveals what at the first glance seemed to be incoherent as a well composed symphony.

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