Body Quote by Paulo Coelho
“During any dance to which we surrender with joy, the brain loses it's controlling power, and the heart takes up the reins of the body.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, 1988
Joyful surrender to dance lets the heart guide the body, reducing rational control.
In simple terms: Joy frees the heart.
Allow emotion to lead in creative acts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dance
- sports
- artistic performance
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does intuition override reason?
- How can you balance heart and mind?
Excessive surrender may lead to loss of self‑discipline.