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22 Illuminating The Alchemist Quotes by Paulo Coelho (with page Numbers)

'The Alchemist' is a story for anyone searching for their "personal legend," the dream that drives our life's goals and provides meaning to our day-to-day lives. Enjoy these 22 illuminating quotes from Paulo Coelho,'s bestselling novel, and may they inspire your own personal legend.

This was my second time reading The Alchemist , and I was struck by how difficult it is to categorize this book. Is it meant for children? Adults? Does it even matter?

I came to the conclusion that it’s a story for anyone searching for their “personal legend” regardless of age or stage of life. Some people discover and pursue their life’s goals and dreams at an early age while others follow along traditional paths laid out for them.

The book is simple yet complicated, straightforward but also mystical, and I hope you discover your own personal inspiration through these quotes from The Alchemist .

22 Quotes from The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo (with page numbers)

1. “I couldn’t have found God in the seminary, he thought, as he looked at the sunrise.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 13)

2. “Whenever he could, he sought out a new road to travel. He had never been to that ruined church before, in spite of having traveled through those parts many times. The world was huge and inexhaustible; he had only to allow his sheep to set the route for a while, and he would discover other interesting things.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 13)

3. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 13)

4. “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 18)

5. “What’s the world’s greatest lie?” the boy asked, completely surprised. “It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 20)

6. “It’s what you have always wanted to accomplish. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. “At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But, as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their Personal Legend.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 23)

7. “People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” said the old man, with a certain bitterness. “Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 26)

8. ‘The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.’” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 34)

9. “He still had some doubts about the decision he had made. But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 70)

10. “The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 73)

11. “I’ve crossed these sands many times,” said one of the camel drivers one night. “But the desert is so huge, and the horizons so distant, that they make a person feel small, and as if he should remain silent.” The boy understood intuitively what he meant, even without ever having set foot in the desert before. Whenever he saw the sea, or a fire, he fell silent, impressed by their elemental force.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 75)

12. “The boy was beginning to understand that intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life, where the histories of all people are connected, and we are able to know everything, because it’s all written there.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 76)

13. “Because I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. You’ll see that there is life in the desert, that there are stars in the heavens, and that tribesmen fight because they are part of the human race. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living right now.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 86)

14. “Because, when you know that language, it’s easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it’s in the middle of the desert or in some great city. And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one’s dreams would have no meaning.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 95)

15. “It’s not what enters men’s mouths that’s evil,” said the alchemist. “It’s what comes out of their mouths that is.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 117)

16. “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 123)

17. “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them. We, their hearts, become fearful just thinking of loved ones who go away forever, or of moments that could have been good but weren’t, or of treasures that might have been found but were forever hidden in the sands. Because, when these things happen, we suffer terribly.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 131)

18. “…the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 131)

19. “Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him,” his heart said. “We, people’s hearts, seldom say much about those treasures, because people no longer want to go in search of them. We speak of them only to children. Later, we simply let life proceed, in its own direction, toward its own fate. But, unfortunately, very few follow the path laid out for them—the path to their Personal Legends, and to happiness. Most people see the world as a threatening place, and, because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 132)

20. “That’s the point at which most people give up. It’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one ‘dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.’” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 134)

21. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 143)

22. “The alchemist said, “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (pg. 160)

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55 The Alchemist Quotes With Page Numbers By Paulo Coelho

Why is The Alchemist so popular?

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho , is about finding your purpose and fulfilling your dreams.

To find the meaning of life, you need to take the journey, learn, and grow to see and appreciate the treasures you already have.

Please read some of my favorite The Alchemist  quotes and share yours. Or, save this pin to your quotes board and return it when you’ve finished the book.

I’ve included page numbers and a summary of their meaning so you can read or reference them in context.

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The Alchemist Quotes About Dreams With Page Numbers

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ∼Paulo Coelho,  The Alchemist , (Character: Santiago ), p age 23

The Alchemist Santiago quotes with page numbers .

“One’s Personal Legend is what you have always wanted to accomplish. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their Personal Legend ” ∼Paulo Coelho,  The Alchemist , (Character: The King of Salem/Melchizedek ) Pages 23-24

“and when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ∼ Paulo Coelho,  The Alchemist, (Character: The King of Salem/Melchizedek ). Pages 24

“People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them.” ∼Paulo Coelho,  The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 134

“No heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 134

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve,: the fear of failure.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 146

“When you possess great treasures within you, and you try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),  page 138

“Here I am, between my flock and my treasure, the boy thought. He had to choose between something he had become accustomed to and something he wanted to have.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago’s thoughts ),   page 27

“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ), P age 18

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being…Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: THE KING OF SALEM ),   Page 26

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: the Alchemist ), Page 134

“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” ~Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The King of Salem/Melchizedek ),  Page 25

The Alchemist and Dreams

You have dreams for a reason: to grow by reaching for them. We are meant to live until we know our purpose all along.

You’ve known what you’ve wanted to do since you were young. How could anyone else possibly know what you want? They shoot down your dream because they’ve forgotten their own. Either keep your dreams to yourself or follow them.

Follow them even if it takes a lifetime because time will pass just the same.

Quotes From The Alchemist  About Fate With Page Numbers

“What’s the world’s greatest lie?… It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.” ∼Paulo Coelho,  The Alchemist, (Characters: Santiago and The King of Salem/Melchizedek ), Page 20

“Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),   Page 161

“No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 161

“Intense, unexpected suffering passes more quickly than suffering that is apparently bearable; the latter goes on for years and, without our noticing, eats away at our soul, until, one day,we are no longer able to free ourselves from the bitterness and it stays with us for the rest of our lives.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( Paulo Coelho ), Page vii

“You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), P age 134

The Alchemist Quotes About Wisdom With Page Numbers

“It’s the simple things in life that are most extraordinary; only wise men are able to understand them.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Gypsy ), Page 17

“I’m like everyone else–I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Owner of the bar ), Page 43

“The existence of this world is simply a guarantee that there exists a world that is perfect. God created the world so that, through its visible objects, men could understand his spiritual teachings and the marvels of his wisdom.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),   Page 131

“All you have to do is contemplate a simple grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),   Page 131

“Most people see the world as a threatening place, and, because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), page 134

“No one fails to suffer the consequences of everything under the sun.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),   P age 140

“I couldn’t have found God in the seminary, he thought, as he looked at the sunrise.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator ), P age 10

“People say strange things, the boy thought. Sometimes it’s better to be with the sheep, who don’t say anything. And better still to be alone with one’s books.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago’s thoughts ), Page 19

“…intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life, where the histories of all people are connected, and we are able to know everything, because it’s all written there.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ),   page 77

“Well there is only one piece of advice I can give you’ said the wisest of the wise men. ‘The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The King of Salem/Melchizedek ), P age 34

“The boy was beginning to understand that intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life, where the histories of all people are connected, and we are able to know everything, because it’s all written there.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago ), Page 74

Wisdom From the Alchemist

The right path is simple but difficult, while the wrong path is complicated but easy. We tend to ignore simple answers. Instead, we try to become efficient at the complicated.

But a shortcut down the wrong path can only take you faster to where you don’t want to go. Live in harmony with the wisdom of nature and marvel at the wonders of the universe.

The Alchemist Quotes About Overcoming Fear

“We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same hand.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Camel Driver ), Page 76

“The boy noted that there was a sense of fear in the air, even though no one said anything. Once again he was experiencing the language without words…the universal language. The Englishman asked if they were in danger. Once you get into the desert, there’s no going back,said the camel driver. and, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward. The rest is up to Allah, including the danger.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago ),   Page 77

“Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.” ~Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: T he Alchemist ) Page 146

The Alchemist Quotes About Gratitude With Page Numbers

“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago’s thoughts ), Page 60

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” ~Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 119

“Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago’s thoughts ), P age 85

Blessings are like an oasis in the desert. We should stop and be thankful when we find one, for we may never see it again. Life is like a desert. You only regret the oasis you let pass.

The Alchemist Quotes About Taking Action

“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ), Page 70

“When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Camel Driver ), P age 70

“There’s only one way to learn…it’s through action.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 129

“Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living right now.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Camel Driver ), Page 85

“The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better. Forget about the future, and live each day according to the teachings, confident that God loves his children. Each day, in itself, brings with it an eternity.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Camel Driver ), P age 102

Nothing stays the same. This can be a gift or a curse. Every day is a new day to make a  positive change. Your future has nothing to do with what is past. Your future depends only on what we do now and every moment.

You thought every mistake you made in the past was the right move at the time. Just think of how much you’ve grown. You are wiser now. See what you can do.

The Alchemist Quotes About Success With Page Numbers

“Imagine if everyone went around transforming lead into gold. Gold would lose its value. It’s only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the Master Work.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 85

“To do that successfully, I must have no fear of failure. It was my fear of failure that first kept me from attempting the Master Work. Now, I’m beginning what I could have started ten years ago. But I’m happy at least that I didn’t wait twenty years.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Englishman ), Page 102

“You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 119

“Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ). Page 137

“If you start out by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work toward getting it.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Melchizedek ), P age 27

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ),   page 155

“The Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ), Page 136-37

“This wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one…” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator ), Page 41

“The boy felt jealous of the freedom of the wind, and saw that he could have the same freedom. There was nothing to hold him back except himself. The sheep, the merchant’s daughter, and the fields of Andalusia were only steps along the way to his Personal Legend.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist ( The Narrator about Santiago ), Page 28

Success is challenging for a reason. We are only given our dreams and what we need to succeed. Success cannot be given to us. It can only be earned. Otherwise, success would have no worth.

Only those willing to work for success deserve it. Success is not the reward. The wisdom, self-mastery, and character development come with it.

The purpose of our dreams is to learn and grow. Reaching the top is boring and often disappointing. The fun lies in the journey.

The Alchemist Quotes About Love

“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Fatima ), Page 119

“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” ~Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ), Page 126

“If what one finds is made of pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing on your return.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: The Alchemist ),   Page 127

“When you are loved, you can do anything in creation.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ),   page 152

“At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him. When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke – the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love. Something older than humanity, more ancient than the desert. Something that exerted the same force whenever two pairs of eyes met, as had theirs here at the well. She smiled, and that was certainly an omen – the omen he had been awaiting, without even knowing he was, for all his life. The omen he had sought to find with his sheep and in his books, in the crystals and in the silence of the desert…” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago ),  Pages 92-93

“He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming committed. But maybe people who felt that way had never learned the universal language. Because, when you know that language, it’s easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it’s in the middle of the desert or in some great city. And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainly that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one’s dreams would have no meaning. Maktub [which means “It Is Written” or destined, in Arabic], thought the boy.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, ( The Narrator about Santiago ), Page 93

“This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there’s no need at all to understand what’s happening, because everything happens within you.” ~Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, (Character: Santiago ), Page 152

Unconditional Love

Unconditional love needs nothing in return. Love cannot be explained. It can only be shown. Love cannot be taken or traded for. It can only be shared willingly.

Paulo Coelho Quotes

“Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.” ∼Paulo Coelho, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

“If you’re brave enough to say ‘goodbye’ life will reward you with a new hello.” ∼Paulo Coelho

“If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now. Then I will either wait for him or forget him.” ∼Paulo Coelho, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

“Everything tells me that I am about to make a wrong decision, but making mistakes is just part of life. What does the world want of me? Does it want me to take no risks, to go back to where I came from because I didn’t have the courage to say “yes” to life?” ∼ Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

“When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive.” ∼Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused.” ∼Paulo Coelho

“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.” ―Paulo Coelho

“When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself.” ∼Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

“Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” ∼ Paulo Coelho

“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.” ∼ Paulo Coelho

“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” ∼ Paulo Coelho, Brida

And when you want something all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. page number.

This line in The Alchemist, The King of Salem/Melchizedek, is on page 24.

Remember that wherever your heart is there you will find your treasure. page number.

This by the Alchemist is on page 119. 

Keep dreaming if you want to stay young. Because when you have a purpose, your body and mind will give you what you need to fulfill it.

What are your favorite quotes from The Alchemist ? What is your Personal Legend?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist is about finding your purpose and fulfilling your dreams. To find the meaning of life, you need to take the journey, learn, and grow to see and appreciate the treasures you already have.

The Alchemist Summary

The Alchemist is a novel written by Paulo Coelho and published in 1988. It follows the story of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago, who embarks on a journey to find his hidden treasure at the Egyptian pyramids.

Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life from strangers, such as the importance of following his dreams and the power of human emotion.

Through his journey, Santiago discovers that he is meant to pursue a destiny greater than what meets the eye and that true treasure can be found within.

The Alchemist gives readers a unique perspective on the world, encouraging them to listen to their hearts and take less traveled paths.

Ultimately, the novel serves as a reminder that no one is ever too far away from their dreams if they are willing to take the necessary risks to pursue them.

  Please see The Alchemist Quotes in chronological order on page 2 .

40+ Quotes from 'The Alchemist' to Inspire Your Personal Legend

Inspire your personal legend with these 40 quotes from Paulo Coelho's timeless novel about love, adventure, and dreams.

The Alchemist is author Paulo Coelho 's timeless story of adventure and bravery, following the young Santiago on his journey to find his treasure at the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, Santiago meets an array of characters who help him understand his personal legend and achieve his destiny. First published in 1988, The Alchemist has long since inspired readers to take their future into their own hands, as Santiago did, and follow their destiny. 

On his journey, Santiago learns of the concept of maktub , meaning “it is written.” Maktub exemplifies the idea that some things are meant to be— a concept that becomes the major overarching theme of Santiago’s adventures and relationships throughout the book.

Just as Santiago discovered what was meant to be on his journey, this collection of quotes—some of our favorite The Alchemist quotes—will offer insight and help guide you through all the ups and downs of life’s experiences. 

Love Quotes from The Alchemist  

The Alchemist contains some of the most profound and beautiful quotes on the concept of love. From words of wisdom by the title alchemist himself to Fatima’s heartwarming sentiments to Santiago, Coelho has provided the world with endless inspiring and poetic sayings about the beauty of love. 

1. "One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving."

2. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are."   

3. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”

4. “This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there's no need at all to understand what's happening, because everything happens within you.”

5. "You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say. That way, you'll never have to fear an unanticipated blow."

6. "Maktub. If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day."

7. “When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.”

8. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you."

9. “The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That's the way it will be with our love for each other.”

10. “And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning.”

11. “Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him.”

The Alchemist Quotes about Personal Legend 

One of the central themes of The Alchemist is Santiago’s quest to achieve his Personal Legend. He learns to pursue it above all else, and something more: once it has been achieved, everything else will fall into place. 

12. “Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives.”

13. "You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, it's because it wasn't true love.”

14. “To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation.”

15. "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

16. “It’s true that everything has its Personal Legend, but one day that Personal Legend will be realized. So each thing has to transform itself into something better, and to acquire a new Personal Legend, until, someday, the Soul of the World becomes one thing only.”

17. “Life really is generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend.”

Quotes about Dreams

We picked some of The Alchemist ’s most memorable quotes about dreams to inspire you to follow yours.

18. “It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting...”

19. “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”

20. “Dreams are the language of God. When he speaks in our language, I can interpret what he has said. But if he speaks in the language of the soul, it is only you who can understand.”

21. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure."

22. “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don't deserve them, or that they'll be unable to achieve them. We, their hearts, become fearful just thinking of loved ones who go away forever, or of moments that could have been good but weren't, or of treasures that might have been found but were forever hidden in the sands.”

23. “Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we've learned as we've moved toward that dream. That's the point at which most people give up. It's the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one 'dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.'”

Quotes about Life from The Alchemist

The Alchemist has no shortage of profound and inspiring quotes about life. Here are some of our favorites. 

24. “Don't give in to your fears... If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.”

25. “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon."

26. “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”

27. “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.”

28. “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it.”

29. “Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.”

30. “The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying the other.”

31. “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too."

32. “When each day is the same as the next, it's because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.”

33. “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”

34. “If you start out by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work toward getting it.”

35. “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”

36. “When you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”

37. “When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”

38. “It said that all people who are happy have God within them.”

39. “God only rarely reveals the future. When he does so, it is for one reason: it's a future that was written so as to be altered.”

40. “There is only one way to learn... It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”

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❤️ Quotes about Love and Heart From The Alchemist

In “The Alchemist,” love and the heart play magical roles, guiding Santiago to his true destiny. These quotes unwrap the beauty of love and listening to your heart, showing how they lead us to our greatest treasures.

• “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” (pg. 57)
• “Because when we love, we always strive to become better than we are. […] When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” (pgs. 74-75)
• “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” (pg. 60)
• “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” (pg. 60)
• “When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.” (pg. 45)
• “You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, it’s because it wasn’t true love.” (pg. 59)

🧭 Quotes About Personal Legend From The Alchemist

“The Alchemist” spins the tale of uncovering one’s Personal Legend , the unique path that leads to life’s deepest desires. These quotes highlight the journey of discovery and the courage it takes to follow your own dreams, inspiring you to embrace your destiny.

• “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” (pg. 10)
• “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” (pg. 7)
• “You will never be able to escape your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.” (pg. 64)
• “Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives.” (pg. 10)

✨ Quotes About Dreams From The Alchemist

In “The Alchemist,” dreams are the compass that guide Santiago on his extraordinary journey. This collection of quotes celebrates the power of dreams to transform our reality, encouraging us to chase them with all our heart.

• “ It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” (pg. 5)
• “ There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” (pg. 70)
• “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” (pg. 10)

⏳ Quotes About Destiny and Fate From The Alchemist

“The Alchemist” explores destiny and fate, showing how our choices weave the path ahead. These quotes offer wisdom on steering our journey with purpose and embracing what’s meant for us.

• When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision. (pg. 32)
• “Everyone believes that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.” (pg. 8)
• “Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.” (pg. 78)
• “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.” (pg. 79)
• “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” (pg.27)
• “‘Maktub’ the merchant said, finally. ‘What does that mean?’ […] ‘in your language it would be something like ‘it is written.”” (pg. 27)

🌠 Quotes About Life and the Universe From The Alchemist

“The Alchemist” reflects on life and the universe, revealing how they conspire to fulfill our dreams. These quotes inspire us to connect with the world in a way that brings our deepest desires to life.

• “When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.” (pg. 13)
• “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.” (pg. 35)
• “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” (pg. 16)
• “Most people see the world as a threatening place, and, because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” (pg. 65)
• “It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary; only wise men are able to understand them.” (pg. 6)

🔑 Quotes About Not Giving Up From The Alchemist

“The Alchemist” champions the spirit of perseverance, teaching us to never give up on our quest. These quotes are a beacon of hope, encouraging us to stand up every time we fall, pushing us closer to our dreams.

• “People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want.” (pg. 36)
• “There is only one way to learn… It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.” (pg. 62)
• “Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.” (pg. 70)
• “The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” (Forward)
• “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” (pg. 64)
• “When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.” (pg. 37)

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100+ Thought-Provoking The Alchemist Quotes To Stir Your Heart and Soul

Within the pages of Paulo Coelho’s timeless masterpiece, “The Alchemist,” lies a treasure trove of wisdom, insight, and inspiration.

Renowned for its profound philosophical undertones and captivating narrative, this iconic novel has left an indelible mark on readers worldwide.

Among its many virtues are the inspirational The Alchemist quotes that resonate deeply with seekers of truth and meaning.

In this exploration, we delve into the best quotes from The Alchemist book, uncovering thought-provoking gems that illuminate the path of self-discovery and personal legend.

Join us as we embark on a journey through the enchanted realms of literature and philosophy, guided by the profound teachings encapsulated in the pages of this timeless classic.

Here are the famous quotes from “The Alchemist” along with the characters who said them:

• “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – The Alchemist
• “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Santiago
• “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – The Alchemist
• “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” – The Alchemist
• “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are.” – Santiago
• “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” – Melchizedek
• “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.” – The Alchemist
• “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” – The Alchemist
• “It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.” – Santiago
• “There is only one way to learn. It’s through action.” – The Alchemist
• “When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.” – The Crystal Merchant
• “It’s what you have always wanted to accomplish. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is.” – The Alchemist
• “The fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.” – The Alchemist
• “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity.” – Santiago
• “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world.” – The Alchemist
• “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.” – The Alchemist
• “The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it.” – The Alchemist
• “When you possess great treasures within you and try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.” – The Alchemist
• “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – Santiago
• “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – The Alchemist
• “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.” – The Alchemist
• “It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.” – The Alchemist
• “If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man.” – The Alchemist
• “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” – The Alchemist
• “When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.” – The Alchemist
• “Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.” – The Alchemist
• “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” – The Alchemist
• “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” – The Alchemist
• “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – The Alchemist
• “People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being.” – The Alchemist
• “The wise men understood that this natural world is only an image and a copy of paradise.” – The Alchemist
• “If you start out by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work toward getting it.” – The Alchemist
• “Most people see the world as a threatening place, and because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” – The Alchemist
• “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.” – The Alchemist

These quotes from “The Alchemist” capture the essence of the novel’s wisdom, spoken by various characters throughout Santiago’s journey of self-discovery.

• “There is only one way to learn. It’s through action.” – Melchizedek
• “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Melchizedek
• “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” – The Crystal Merchant
• “People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want.” – The Alchemist
• “The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better.” – The Alchemist
• “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” – The Alchemist
• “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” – The Alchemistist
• “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – The Alchemist
• “The world’s greatest lie is that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us and our lives become controlled by fate.” – The Alchemist

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81 The Alchemist Quotes And Summary (Book By Paulo Coelho)

By Maxime Lagacé

Maxime is the founder of WisdomQuotes. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. His goal? To help you develop a calm and peaceful mind. Learn more about him on his about page .

The Alchemist now has 75 000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon .

So I HAD to read it again.

And compile 81 of the best quotes from The Alchemist for you.

You will also find a summary at the end.

Want more crazy facts?

• 150 million copies sold
• Translated into 80 languages
• 8+ years on the New York Times best-seller list

It’s one of the all-time best-sellers besides:

• The Little Prince
• Harry Potter

I hope you’ll enjoy these quotes and sentences by Paulo Coelho as much as I did.

Here we go!

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Table of Contents Best Quotes – Quotes On Love – Quotes On Dreams – Quotes On God – Quotes On Suffering – Most Important Quote – Summary

Best Quotes From The Alchemist

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. Paulo Coelho

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them. Paulo Coelho

There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. Paulo Coelho

Every blessing ignored becomes a curse. Paulo Coelho

I don’t live in either my past or my future . I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now. Paulo Coelho

Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart. Paulo Coelho

Why do we have to listen to our hearts?” the boy asked. “Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure. Paulo Coelho

I have inside me the winds, the deserts, the oceans, the stars, and everything created in the universe. We were all made by the same hand, and we have the same soul. Paulo Coelho

The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world. Paulo Coelho

Your eyes show the strength of your soul . Paulo Coelho

I’m like everyone else — I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does. Paulo Coelho

Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there. Paulo Coelho

To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation. Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist Quotes On Dreams And Destiny

Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him. Paulo Coelho

No heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams. Paulo Coelho

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of. Paulo Coelho

People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them. Paulo Coelho

Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth . Paulo Coelho

I’m afraid that if my dream is realized, I’ll have no reason to go on living. Paulo Coelho

Everything in life is an omen . Paulo Coelho

If it’s still in your mind, it is worth taking the risk. Paulo Coelho

That’s the principle that governs all things. In alchemy, it’s called the Soul of the World. When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force. Paulo Coelho

You will never be able to escape from your heart . So it’s better to listen to what it has to say. Paulo Coelho

They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. Paulo Coelho

The closer one gets to realizing his Personal Legend, the more that Personal Legend becomes his true reason for being. Paulo Coelho (A personal legend is one’s destiny)

Life really is generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend. Paulo Coelho

The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying the other. Paulo Coelho

I’m an adventurer, looking for treasure. Paulo Coelho

You must always know what it is that you want. Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist Quotes On Life and The Journey

Making a decision was only the beginning of things. Paulo Coelho

Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own. Paulo Coelho

Everything on earth is being continuously transformed, because the earth is alive…and it has a soul. We are part of that soul, so we rarely recognize that it is working for us. Paulo Coelho

I’m alive. When I’m eating that’s all I think about. If I’m on the march, I just concentrate on marching. Paulo Coelho

No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it. Paulo Coelho

The secret is here in the present . If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better. Paulo Coelho

When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises. Paulo Coelho

At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie. Paulo Coelho

The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times. Paulo Coelho

Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life. Paulo Coelho

Sometimes there’s just no way to hold back the river. Paulo Coelho

Learn to recognize omens, and follow them. Paulo Coelho

When someone makes a decision , he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision. Paulo Coelho

Once you get into the desert, there’s no going back. And, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward. Paulo Coelho

The past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. Paulo Coelho

If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life is the moment we are living now. Paulo Coelho

Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey. Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist Quotes On Suffering

Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. Paulo Coelho

No one fails to suffer the consequences of everything under the sun. Paulo Coelho

The darkest hour of midnight comes just before dawn. Paulo Coelho

Intense, unexpected suffering passes more quickly than suffering that is apparently bearable; the latter goes on for years and, without our noticing, eats away at our souls, until, one day, we are no longer able to free ourselves from the bitterness and it stays with us for the rest of our lives. Paulo Coelho

“Why don’t people’s hearts tell them to continue following their dreams?” the boy asked the alchemist. “Because that’s what makes a heart suffer most, and hearts don’t like to suffer.”

I’m proud of the scars in my soul . They remind me that I have an intense life. Paulo Coelho

We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. Paulo Coelho

My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer. Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist Quotes On God

Dreams are the language of God. Paulo Coelho

But if you believe yourself worthy of the thing you fought so hard to get, then you become an instrument of God, you help the Soul of the World, and you understand why you are here. Paulo Coelho

It is said that all people who are happy have God within them. Paulo Coelho

Everything has been written by the same hand . Paulo Coelho

Forget about the future, and live each day according to the teachings, confident that God loves his children. Each day, in itself, brings with it an eternity. Paulo Coelho

God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he left for you. Paulo Coelho

God created the world so that, through its visible objects, men could understand his spiritual teachings and the marvels of his wisdom. Paulo Coelho

The world is only the visible aspect of God. Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist Quotes On Love

Love is the force that transforms and improves the Soul of the World. Paulo Coelho

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. Paulo Coelho

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are . When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho

I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you. Paulo Coelho

This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there’s no need at all to understand what’s happening, because everything happens within you. Paulo Coelho

You must not let up, even after having come so far. You must love the desert, but never trust it completely. Because the desert tests all men: it challenges those who become distracted. Paulo Coelho

The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That’s the way it will be with our love for each other. Paulo Coelho

Because true love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny. Paulo Coelho

More Great Quotes From The Alchemist

Never stop dreaming. Follow the omens. Paulo Coelho

This natural world is only an image and a copy of paradise. Paulo Coelho

The world we live in will be either better or worse, depending on whether we become better or worse. Paulo Coelho

He realized that he had to choose between thinking of himself as the poor victim of a thief and as an adventurer in quest of his treasure. Paulo Coelho

I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things. Paulo Coelho

People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want. Paulo Coelho

If I can learn to understand this language without words, I can learn to understand the world. Paulo Coelho

Where your treasure is, there also will be your heart. Paulo Coelho

We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity . Paulo Coelho

Because now he knew where his treasure was. Paulo Coelho

What is the most important quote in The Alchemist?

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho

Summary Of The Alchemist

• The Alchemist is an inspiring self-help novel published in 1988.
• The author, Paulo Coelho, made his book free on the Internet. Get your free pdf here .
• Who is the target audience for The Alchemist? Anyone, from 9 to 99 years old, looking to read an inspiring story about following your heart.
• What is The Alchemist’s main message? The world has beautiful treasures. But the treasure you have inside is your most important .
• Follow your heart
• Accept your destiny
• Suffering can be useful
• Obstacles are challenges
• Listen and chase your dreams

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24 The Alchemist Quotes to Make You Go After Your Dreams

The alchemist is paulo coelho's masterpiece novel that inspired people all over the world. here are 24 the alchemist quotes to help you live your dreams..

Even though it was not an instant success after being published, The Alchemist eventually became a best-selling self-help book .

Often referred to as "a wonderful tale, a metaphor of life" or a "charming story", the novel written by Paulo Coelho was translated into more than 70 languages.

The book tells the story of an Andalusian shepherd boy who starts a journey in search of a worldly treasure at the Egyptian pyramids after having a recurring dream – a prophecy, as a Romani fortune-teller interprets it. The young shepherd’s adventure ends with him finding more riches than he ever hoped for.

The Alchemist ’s main theme is finding one’s destiny. The whole journey teaches us to follow our hearts and dreams; we should always seize the opportunities life offers in the pursuit of whatever makes us happy. It's a novel that inspired people all over the world.

Here are 24 The Alchemist quotes to help you live your dreams:

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.

Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.

Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.

This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there's no need at all to understand what's happening, because everything happens within you.

And, when you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.

You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.

If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.

There is only one way to learn. It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.

Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.

It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.

There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.

We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.

No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it.

When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.

Because true love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny.

Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.

At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.

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99 The Alchemist Quotes On Destiny, Personal Legend, And Finding Truth

We were all born with a purpose, a personal assignment to fulfill while still on earth and that is what makes life very interesting – the fact that you wake up with a goal in mind to be achieved. If you are yet to find your purpose, we have rounded up some of the best alchemist quotes for you. They will serve as a guide to help you navigate through the ups and downs of life.

Written by Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist is a timeless story of adventure and bravery. The story revolves around the life of a young man, named Santiago as he journeys to the Egyptian pyramids to find his treasure. On his way, he meets people who helped him understand his personal legend and destiny in life.

The Alchemist’s major theme is the idea that every one of us has a “personal legend”, a destiny, and that it is left for us to choose whether or not to pursue that destiny. Below are inspiring quotes from the book;

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• Print it  – Print your favorite quote onto paper and stick them up at obvious places around your house, like your bed frame, desk, dressing mirror, refrigerator or microwave.
• Desktop or mobile wallpaper  – Type or work out a simple design (use  Canva.com  to make designing effortless) for your desktop or mobile wallpaper. Change it from time to time for empowering variations.
• Workplace / worktop  – Frame your favorite quote up and place them so by your desk. Not only do you get inspired after each read, your colleagues might too.
• Pocket-size cut outs  – Compile a list of your favorite quotes in wallet-size fittings. Keep them in your wallet or at the back of your pocket wherever you go. That way, you get to read through them conveniently wherever you go.
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• “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.” – Paulo Coelho

• “If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work towards getting it.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people give up.” – Paulo Coelho

• “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Life will be a party for you, a grand festival because life is the moment we’re living right now.” – Paulo Coelho

• “The problem is that they don’t even realize that they’re walking a new road every day. They don’t see that the fields are new, and the seasons change. All they think about is food and water” – Paulo Coelho

• “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Why do we have to listen to our hearts?” the boy asked. “Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.” – Paulo Coelho

• “The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes and meaning about the present

• “I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man.”  – Paulo Coelho

• “When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.” – Paulo Coelho

• “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.” – Paulo Coelho

• “There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Your eyes show the strength of your soul.” – Paulo Coelho

• “If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” – Paulo Coelho

• “We are travelers on a cosmic journey,stardust,swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – Paulo Coelho

• “A grain of sand is a moment of creation, and the universe has taken millions of years to create it.” – Paulo Coelho

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Paulo Coelho the Alchemist quotes about achieving your dreams

• “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” – Paulo Coelho

• “When you possess great treasures within you, and you try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.” – Paulo Coelho

• “This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there’s no need at all to understand what’s happening, because everything happens within you.” – Paulo Coelho

• “I’m like everyone else, I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.” – Paulo Coelho  

• “Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Life doesn´t come with any guarantees. You have to risk it to get the biscuit.” – Paulo Coelho

• “If I can learn to understand this language without words, I can learn to understand the world.” – Paulo Coelho

• “Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.” – Paulo Coelho

• “When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him into places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.” – Paulo Coelho

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Personal legend the Alchemist quotes

• “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.” – Paulo Coelho

• “If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work towards getting it.”  – Paulo Coelho

• “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” – Paulo Coelho

• “And, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The darkest hour of midnight comes just before dawn.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” – Paulo Coelho
• “No one should feel afraid of the unknown, because everyone is capable of achieving everything he wants and needs.” – Paulo Coelho  
• “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes when you want something and pursuing your dreams

• “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them.” – Paulo Coelho
• “My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho
• “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho
• “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” – Paulo Coelho
• “He hadn’t a cent in his pocket, but he had faith !” – Paulo Coelho
• “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho
• “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes fear of failure and overcoming it

• “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him.” – Paulo Coelho
• “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.”  – Paulo Coelho
• “We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Ever since time began, people have recognized their true love by the light in their eyes.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying hte other.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Creatures like the sheep, that are used to traveling, know about moving on.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes about money

• “The boy knew that in money there was magic; whoever has money is never really alone.” – Paulo Coelho
• “It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary;” – Paulo Coelho
• “Because true love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny.” – Paulo Coelho
• “I’m like everyone else – I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.” – Paulo Coelho
• “sometimes it’s better to leave things as they are.” – Paulo Coelho
• “He learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.” – Paulo Coelho
• “If you start out by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work toward getting it.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Somewhere you are holding the person I love,” the boy said. “So, when I look out over your sands, I am also looking at her. I want to return to her, and I need your help so that I can turn myself into the wind.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The closer one gets to realizing his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes about the reason for being

• “People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being. Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” – Paulo Coelho
• “When we first begin fighting for our dreams, we have no experience and make many mistakes. The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and get up eight times.” – Paulo Coelho
• “It’s now what enters men’s mouths that’s evil. It’s what comes out of their mouths that is.” – Paulo Coelho
• “When you want something, he entire universe conspires to help you achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho
• “If a person is living out his destiny, he knows everything he needs to know. There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Once someone asked me, “What do you want to be your epitaph?” So I said, “Paulo Coelho died when he was alive.” – Paulo Coelho
• “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The Soul of the World is nourished by people’s happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one’s Personal Legend is a person’s only real obligation. All things are one.” – Paulo Coelho
• “life is really generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes about what you are capable of

• “He never realized that people are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dreamed of.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That’s the way it will be with our love for each other” – Paulo Coelho
• “Anyone who interferes with the destiny of another thing never will discover his own.” – Paulo Coelho
• “To die tomorrow was no worse than dying on any other day. Every day was there to be lived or to mark one’s departure from this world.” – Paulo Coelho
• “The darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn” – Paulo Coelho
• “The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.” – Paulo Coelho
• “If what one finds is made of pure matter; it will never spoil. and one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing in return.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Don’t forget that everything you deal with is only one thing and nothing else…….above all dont forget to follow your destiny through to its conclusion” – Paulo Coelho
• “Not everyone can see his dreams come true in the same way.” – Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist quotes about destiny

• “God has prepared a path for everyone to follow.” – Paulo Coelho
• “We have to be prepared for change.” – Paulo Coelho
• “You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny. If he abandons that pursuit, it’s because it wasn’t true love.” – Paulo Coelho
• “If you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better.” – Paulo Coelho
• “No project is completed until its objective has been achieved.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Where your treasure is, there also will be your heart.” – Paulo Coelho
• “I don’t want to change anything, because I don’t know how to deal with change.” – Paulo Coelho
• “As he mused about these things, he realized that he had to choose between thinking of himself as the poor victim of a thief and as an adventurer in quest of his treasure.” – Paulo Coelho
• “We, their hearts, become fearful just thinking of loved ones who go away forever, or of moments that could have been good but weren’t, or of moments that could have been found but were forever hidden in the sands.” – Paulo Coelho
• “As he was about to climb yet another dune, his heart whispered, “Be aware of the place where you are brought to tears. That’s where I am, and thats where your treasure is.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees” – Paulo Coelho
• “Usually the threat of death makes people a lot more aware of their lives.” – Paulo Coelho
• “I must have no fear of failure. It was my fear of failure that first kept me from attempting the Master Work.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Nobody is worth your tears, and the one who is won’t make you cry” – Paulo Coelho
• “It’s true; life really is generous to those who pursue their destiny” – Paulo Coelho
• “We are afraid of losing what we have.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World and it will one day return there.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Believe that if Allah wants you to know something, someone will tell you.” – Paulo Coelho

Which of The Alchemist quotes are your favorite?

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learn from The Alchemist quotes , is that it teaches us that we should stop waiting for opportunities to fall on our lap before we follow our dreams. Instead of waiting, we should go after what we truly want in life. Yes, you will be scared, you will harbor doubts in your heart. However, you should be open, flexible enough to change protocols, trust yourself and follow your heart.

You have all it takes to fulfill your destiny. You don’t need extra certification to validate your dreams. You do not need to live in a certain location. You are fully equipped! You just need to look within yourself and figure them out. 

The only thing that can keep you from living out your dreams is “YOU”. Go ahead and print these quotes or bookmark this page, you will definitely need to read them in the future. Tell us your favorite quote in the comment section.

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The 34 Best Quotes from The Alchemist to Help Inspire Your Dreams

The Alchemist is a famous book written by Paulo Coelho. It is a timeless tale of love and adventure and challenges and possibilities. It’s a rare novel that has basically become a self-help book of sorts. The Alchemist is an inspirational story about Santiago (a shepherd boy) who embarks on a quest to find treasure. And instead he ends up on a more satisfying journey that is a metaphor for life.

As you read Santiago’s journey, it reminds you as the reader about the importance in following your heart and reaching for your dreams. These inspirational lessons that advocate following your own personal dreams and journey are why this book has been popular for decades. No matter your age, or place in life, this book will help re-boot your thinking. It will inspire you to stay focused on your heart.

If you need a reminder to listen to your heart and follow your passion, this book will inspire you to take advantage of the opportunities life presents you with and purse the things that truly make you happy. And you will see why this book continues to inspire people around the world.

Here are some of our favorite inspirational quotes from the book.

The Alchemist Quotes

1. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.”

2. “Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.”

3. “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

4. “When you possess great treasures within you, and you try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.”

5. “You will never be able to escape your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.”

6. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

7. “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”

8. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

9. “Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people give up.”

10. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”

11. “If I can learn to understand this language without words, I can learn to understand the world.”

12. “If it’s still in your mind, it is worth taking the risk.”

13. “At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”

14. “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”

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15. “No one should feel afraid of the unknown, because everyone is capable of achieving everything he wants and needs.”

16. “When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.”

17. “The darkest hour of midnight comes just before dawn.”

18. “I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now.”

19. “A grain of sand is a moment of creation, and the universe has taken millions of years to create it.”

20. “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”

21. “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself, and no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams.”

22. “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”

23. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”

24. “Ever since time began, people have recognized their true love by the light in their eyes.”

25. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense.”

26. “All things are one.”

27. “Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”

28. “There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”

29. “I’m proud of the scars in my soul. They remind me that I have an intense life.”

30. “I’m like everyone else — I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.”

31. “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.

32. “It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary; only wise men are able to understand them.”

33. “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.”

34. “And, when you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”

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The Alchemist , by Paulo Coelho, is a story about a young shepherd named Santiago who is able to find a treasure beyond his wildest dreams and feelings of self-doubt. In this fable, the author uses magical realism to portray Santiago’s physical and spiritual journey, as he learns to listen to his heart and realizes that his aspirations belong not only to him but to the universe as well.

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30 Inspirational 'The Alchemist' Quotes By Paulo Coelho

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These best quotes by Paulo Coelho will motivate every reader to pursue their heart's desires.

'The Alchemist', one of Paulo Coelho's works, tells you how to understand that 'the need to tell your heart that the fear of suffering, is worse than the suffering itself'. One of the primary themes of this book is that all individuals should live in the single chase of their individual dreams.

The main message of the inspiring book is that one has the potential to change someone's way of looking at life.

Alchemy is an artistic science of transforming base metal into a more valuable metal and it is a re-occurring theme in 'The Alchemist'.

We read and experience Santiago's journey to achieve his personal truth.

Even if 'The Alchemist' novel talks about the truth and meaning in life and self-development, there is a strong claim that it portrayed the world's biggest lie; that at a particular point in our life, we lose control of what happens to us, and our life starts being controlled by fate.

All of these ideas are beautifully mentioned through the four obstacles of life namely; being told since childhood that what we want is impossible, love, fear, and finally the fear of understanding our dreams.

One of the most inspiring quotes from the book states that "People are capable, at any time in their lives to do what they dream of."

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Many quotes in 'The Alchemist' prove to be a motivation in most life situations. Check these few to see if you can relate to them.

1. "Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You've got to find the treasure so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 151.

2. "There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve, the fear of failure."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 135.

3. "No one fails to suffer the consequences of everything under the sun."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 140.

4. "It is this, that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 17.

5. "It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 10.

Paulo Coelho 'The Alchemist quotes' give us a lot to think about, so remember that wherever you go these will stay with you. If you want to move in the direction of fulfilling your heart's desire, then these quotes by Paulo Coelho are perfect motivation.

6. "And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 21.

7. "It’s the simple things in life that are most extraordinary; only wise men are able to understand them."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 16.

8. "When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 155.

9. "Every blessing ignored becomes a curse."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 55.

10. "Imagine if everyone went around transforming lead into gold. Gold would lose its value. It’s only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the master work."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 78.

When dreams come true, they make life interesting. It is important to strive to become better versions of ourselves. While doing this, inspiring quotes from Paulo Coelho will prove as a motivation to find your treasure .

11. "People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 124.

12. "No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page number 151.

13. "When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 70.

14. "Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity."

15. "When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 27.

Love can help you strive to become better for others as well as your own self. Check these love quotes by Paulo Coelho that you will like the most.

16. "If what one finds is made of pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing on your return."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 127.

17. "One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 116, by Fatima.

18. "When you are loved, you can do anything in creation ."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 152.

19. "He tried to deal with the concept of love as distinct from possession, and couldn't separate them."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 130.

20. "And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 157.

The journey of following the passion and the search for oneself and one's desires is quite tricky. These quotes will reflect the direction of wherever your heart wants to go.

21. "It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 23.

22. "One’s Personal Legend is what you have always wanted to accomplish. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 20, by the King of Salem.

23. "Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."

-'The Alchemist', Part one, page 15.

24. "We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same hand."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page number 76.

25. "Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time."

-'The Alchemist', Part two, page 148.

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26. "The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams, and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find on our doorstep."

-Madonna, Singer; in The Daily Express 2003.

27. "A simple and great fairytale that brings forth the greatest questions in life."

-Lasse Anrell, Aftonbladet 2010, Sweden.

28. "One of my favorite books is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, and I just believe that...I can create whatever I want to create. If I can put my head on it right, study it, learn the patterns...I feel very strongly that we are who we choose to be."

- Will Smith , Actor; on Tavis Smiley show in 2012.

29. "A wonderful tale, a metaphor of life - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho."

-Massimo D’Alema, Former Italian Prime Minister.

30. "Paulo Coelho books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people."

-The Times, 25 March 2015.

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The Alchemist

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The most prominent theme in The Alchemist is the idea that each person has a “Personal Legend”—a type of ideal fate or destiny—and that each person can chose whether or not to pursue that legend. At the beginning of the novel, the protagonist Santiago is launched on a quest for his treasure—his Personal Legend—through his encounter with Melchizedek , a wise old man. Melchizedek is a Biblical figure, but in the context of the novel, he says that he appears at critical moments when a person might be giving up on pursuing his or her Personal Legend. Melchizedek explains to Santiago that all people know their Personal Legend in their youth, but they forget this Legend as they age because they are blinded and blocked by fear, anxiety, and other worldly concerns. Sometimes even good things, such as love, get in the way of a person pursuing a Personal Legend, as almost happens to Santiago when he considers staying permanently with Fatima in the desert oasis .

The novel strongly suggests that although the choice to pursue the Legend is entirely up to the individual, the outcome is always better when the Legend is achieved. Yet as Santiago realizes near the end of the novel, this life improvement comes not so much from the simple achievement of the Legend, but instead from the purpose and engagement that pursuit of the Legend gives to one’s everyday life. As it turns out, Santiago was physically close to his treasure from the start, but his journey to reach the treasure was lengthy in both time and distance. Without the journey, however, Santiago would not have learned all that he did, met the people he met, or fallen in love. Santiago also realizes that to die while in pursuit of one’s Personal Legend alleviates the horror of death. There is “rightness” to being on the course to one’s Legend, even though the journey is not easy. The book argues that choosing to pursue one’s Personal Legend is the most important choice each human gets to make.

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The Pursuit of Your Personal Legend Quotes in The Alchemist

“You came so that you could learn about your dreams,” said the old woman.

“And dreams are the language of God. When he speaks in our language, I

can interpret what he has said. But if he speaks in the language of the soul,

it is only you who can understand.”

“It's a book that says the same thing almost all the other books in the world say,” continued the old man. “It describes people’s inability to choose their own destinies. And it ends up saying that everyone believes the world's greatest lie.” “What's the world's greatest lie?” the boy asked, completely surprised. “It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”

“Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But, as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their Personal Legend.”

“To realize one’s destiny is a person's only real obligation.”

Here I am, between my flock and my treasure, the boy thought. He had to choose between something he had become accustomed to and something he wanted to have.

“In order to find the treasure, you will have to follow the omens. God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he left for you.”

He didn’t consider mending the hole—the stones could fall through any time they wanted. He had learned that there were certain things one shouldn't ask about, so as not to flee from one's own destiny. “I promised that I would make my own decisions,” he said to himself.

“Well, why don’t you go to Mecca now?” asked the boy. “Because it’s the thought of Mecca that keeps me alive. That’s what helps me face these days that are all the same, these mute crystals on the shelves, and lunch and dinner at that same horrible café. I’m afraid that if my dream is realized, I’ll have no reason to go on living.”

“You have been a real blessing to me. Today, I understand something I didn’t see before: every blessing ignored becomes a curse. I don’t want anything else in life. But you are forcing me to look at wealth and at horizons I have never known. Now that I have seen them, and now that I see how immense my possibilities are, I’m going to feel worse than I did before you arrived. Because I know the things I should be able to accomplish, and I don’t want to do so.”

“The alchemists spent years in their laboratories, observing the fire that purified the metals. They spent so much time close to the fire that gradually they gave up the vanities of the world. They discovered that the purification of the metals had led to a purification of themselves.”

“I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things. I learned that many alchemists realized their destinies, and wound up discovering the Soul of the World, the Philosopher's Stone, and the Elixir of Life. But, above all, I learned that these things are all so simple that they could be written on the surface of an emerald.”

At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him. When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love. Something older than humanity, more ancient than the desert. Something that exerted the same force whenever two pairs of eyes met, as had theirs here at the well. She smiled, and that was certainly an omen—the omen he had been awaiting, without even knowing he was, for all his life. The omen he had sought to find with his sheep and in his books, in the crystals and in the silence of the desert.

“And I am a part of your dream, a part of your destiny, as you call it. That’s why I want you to continue toward your goal. If you have to wait until the war is over, then wait. But if you have to go before then, go on in pursuit of your dream. The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That’s the way it will be with our love for each other…Maktub,” she said. “If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day.”

“You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his destiny. If he abandons that pursuit, it’s because it wasn’t true love… the love that speaks the Language of the World.”

“If what one finds is made of pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing on your return.” The man was speaking the language of alchemy. But the boy knew that he was referring to Fatima.

“People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them. We, their hearts, become fearful just thinking of loved ones who go away forever, or of moments that could have been good but weren’t, or of treasures that might have been found but were forever hidden in the sands. Because, when these things happen, we suffer terribly.”

“My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer,” the boy told the alchemist one

night as they looked up at the moonless sky.

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.”

“You’re not going to die. You’ll live, and you’ll learn that a man shouldn’t be so stupid. Two years ago, right here on this spot, I had a recurrent dream, too. I dreamed that I should travel to the fields of Spain and look for a ruined church where shepherds and their sheep slept. In my dream, there was a sycamore growing out of the ruins of the sacristy, and I was told that, if I dug at the roots of the sycamore, I would find a hidden treasure. But I’m not so stupid as to cross an entire desert just because of a recurrent dream.”

He thought of the many roads he had traveled, and of the strange way God had chosen to show him his treasure. If he hadn’t believed in the significance of recurrent dreams, he would not have met the Gypsy woman, the king, the thief, or…“Well, it’s a long list. But the path was written in the omens, and there was no way I could go wrong,” he said to himself.

The wind began to blow again. It was the levanter, the wind that came from Africa. It didn’t bring with it the smell of the desert, nor the threat of Moorish invasion. Instead, it brought the scent of a perfume he knew well, and the touch of a kiss—a kiss that came from far away, slowly, slowly, until it rested on his lips. The boy smiled. It was the first time she had done that. “I’m coming, Fatima,” he said.

50 Meaningful Quotes from The Alchemist

With over 65 million copies sold and translated into 56 languages, the novel “The Alchemist” has become the world’s second-best-selling book after the Bible . The story follows a shepherd boy from Andalusia, Spain on a journey to find a treasure at the Pyramids of Egypt.

Through the enigmatic sayings of the characters and the events that unfold during the journey, Paulo Coelho , the author of the book, skillfully incorporates many philosophical and humanistic messages. These messages help readers better understand the true meaning of love, happiness, the language of the universe, and a more positive perspective on life.

Let’s take a moment with LotusBuddhas to reflect on some of the meaningful quotes from “The Alchemist”. Who knows, we may recognize signs from the universe and continue to pursue our unfinished dreams. Destiny is a choice, not a foreordain. Stay steadfast and follow the path you have chosen… Who are you and what are you doing in this life?

What is the Alchemist?

The Alchemist, penned by Brazilian wordsmith Paulo Coelho, this literary gem is a delightful journey of self-discovery, adventure and the pursuit of one’s dreams.

Our protagonist, Santiago,  is a humble shepherd boy who, through a series of dreams and encounters, sets off on a grand quest to unearth a treasure buried near the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including an old king, an alchemist and a desert-dwelling love interest. Each of these encounters is a stepping stone on his journey to self-realization and enlightenment.

The beauty of “The Alchemist” lies not just in the sweeping, exotic landscapes that it conjures up, but also in its timeless, universal themes. You see, this narrative isn’t merely about chasing after a pot of gold; it’s an allegorical tale that explores the deepest human desires, the quest for meaning and power of following one’s dreams. It’s a tale as old as time, yet as fresh as a daisy!

Coelho’s writing also is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration.  He weaves in proverbs, spiritual insights and the notion of the “Personal Legend” – the idea that each of us is born with a unique path to follow, a destiny to fulfill. And the sweet satisfaction when Santiago learns to read the “Language of the World” and discovers the treasure he’s been seeking was within him all along!

So, “The Alchemist” is more than just a book; it’s a passport to a world of introspection, growth and wonder. A reminder that the greatest journey of all is the one that leads us within. Give it a read and let your own personal legend unfold!

50 best quotes from the Alchemist

1. “If your determination is strong enough, the universe will conspire to help make your dream a reality.”

2. “Never give up on your dreams, follow the omens. Everything in life is a sign. The universe is a language that everyone can understand, but we have forgotten.”

3. “Courage is a necessary requirement to understand the language of the universe.”

4. “People talk too much about omens, signs, but they don’t understand what they’re saying. It’s like how I didn’t realize that I had been communicating with the sheep in a language that goes beyond words.”

5. “Perhaps God created the desert so that people would appreciate the value of the date palm. Humans are easily seduced by images and books, and we neglect the language of the universe.”

6. “Objects express themselves in many languages. For example, at one point the sound of a camel’s bell was nothing more than just that, but then it became a sign of danger, and later it was just a sound again.”

7. “When one thing evolves, everything around it also evolves.”

8. “The desert feeds prey to feed the eagles, which in turn feed humans. And one day, humans will feed the sand of the desert to make the prey grow again. That’s the movement of the universe.”

9. “Everything on earth is constantly changing, so the world is alive and has a spirit. We are a part of this spirit and rarely realize how positively it affects what we do. And you should know that even each crystal glass in that shop has contributed to your success.”

10. “I can see the spiritual side of the universe. We work together to make the grass grow, to teach the sheep where to find shade. From up here – far from the ground, mind you – I learned how to love. I know that just by getting a little closer to the ground, I could destroy everything around me, and the spiritual side of the universe would cease to exist. So the two of us gaze at each other lovingly: I give off light and warmth, while it gives me a reason to live.”

11. “Never forget that everything is interconnected. Don’t forget the language of signs. And most importantly, don’t abandon the path you have chosen.”

12. “Before sleeping, I remind myself to find thicker books that I can read for a long time and use as a better pillow.”

13. “Animals never make decisions for themselves. They blindly trust me, rather than their own instincts. It’s only because I lead them to green pastures and cool water. They don’t realize that every day they walk a new path. They don’t know about the different pastures and the changing seasons, because all they care about is eating and drinking. But who knows, maybe humans are just like that too!”

14. “I can only guess at dreams, but I don’t know how to turn them into reality. That’s why I have to rely on the rewards paid by clients.”

15. “People don’t have the ability to choose their own destiny, which is the most absurd thing in the world.”

16. “Destiny is something that you always want to achieve. When you’re young, everyone knows what their destiny is. Everything is simple at this stage of life, and people dare to dream about what they want to do in life. But as time passes, a mysterious force will try to persuade you that the path you dreamt of in life cannot be achieved.”

17. “In the end, people care more about how others perceive them, what job they do, than they do about what they truly want to do in their hearts.”

18. “If you promise to repay me with something that you do not yet possess, there will come a time when you lose the will to attain it.”

19. “The treasure is at the Pyramids, you already know that. But it’s thanks to me that you made the decision, so you have to pay for six sheep.”

20. “What people say is not harmful or bad when it goes into their mouths. It’s only when it comes out of their mouths that it becomes harmful and bad.”

21. “Everyone in the world has a treasure waiting for them. We, the human heart, rarely speak of these treasures because people no longer want to seek them.”

22. “If you understand your heart well, nothing unpredictable will happen because you know what it desires and how to behave accordingly.”

23. “You can never silence your heart anymore. Even if you pretend not to listen to it, it is still inside you, reminding you of what you think about life and the world.”

24. “Remember that where your heart is, there is your treasure; and you must also seek for the treasure so that what you have learned on the journey becomes significant.”

25. “The secret to happiness is to appreciate all the beauty in the world without forgetting about the two drops of oil on your spoon.”

26. “I am just like everyone else: I see the world as I want it to be, not as it is.”

27. “Those cups and jars are just dusty and dirty. Both you and I have to wash away the bad thoughts in our heads.”

28. “The Pyramids are just piles of rocks. You can even stack some in your garden!”

29. “When I set out to find the treasure, did I ever imagine working in a crystal shop? Or when I decided to join this caravan, did I know where it would take me? It’s all a mystery.”

30. “When you set out to find the treasure wholeheartedly, every day is filled with joy because every passing hour brings you closer to the treasure. When you seek the treasure with your heart, you discover things on the way that you would never have seen otherwise, and have the courage to try things that you thought only a shepherd could not do.”

31. “You are on a journey to find a treasure and so am I, if you take it in a certain sense.”

32. “Everyone has their own way of learning. Their way may not be my way, and my way may not be theirs, but we are both searching for our own purpose in life.”

33. “No matter how many detours the caravan takes, it never loses sight of the destination. Once all obstacles are overcome, the stars in the sky will guide them to the oasis.”

34. “When there’s no turning back, we must find the best way to move forward.”

35. “The sand dunes may change with the wind, but the desert never changes. Our love will be the same. If you are a part of my destiny, then one day I will return.”

36. “If what we find is real and precious, it will never be lost and will always be there when we return. But if it’s only fleeting like a shooting star, then we’ll find nothing when we come back.”

37. “When I eat, I only eat. When I run, I only run. And if I have to fight, the day I die will be just as beautiful as any other day. I don’t live in the past or the future. I only have the present and I only care about the present. If we can always be in the present, then we will be happy. We will see that the desert is still alive, the sky is full of stars, and people fight because that’s what human beings do. Life will be a big celebration, a great festival, because life is just the moment we are living now.”

38. “How do I predict the future? By observing the signs of the present. The mystery lies in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve the future.”

39. “To be successful, I cannot be afraid of failure anymore. This fear has prevented me from achieving the ‘Great Work’. Now I’m just starting a task that I could have done ten years ago. But at least, I’m glad I didn’t wait another twenty years.”

40. “Imagine if everyone could turn lead into gold, then gold would have no value. Only those who are persevering and study hard will achieve the ‘Great Work’ in a complete way.”

41. “Those who live their full life journey know everything they need to know. The only thing that keeps them from achieving their dreams is the fear of failure.”

42. “If it’s something good, you’ll be pleasantly surprised,” the fortune teller replied. “But if it’s something bad, you’ll suffer for a long time before it happens.”

43. “Why does the desert reveal these omens to a stranger like you and not to us, who have lived here for generations? Because my eyes are still unfamiliar with the desert, I can see things that familiar eyes cannot.”

44. “Weapons should not be taken out of storage and not be used. They are as the desert. If you take them out and don’t use them, next time they may not be willing to let you use them again.”

45. “Sell the camel and buy a horse. Camels are unpredictable: they can go thousands of steps without showing any signs of fatigue, but suddenly they bend over and die. Horses get tired gradually, so we can always anticipate how far we can push them and when they will die.”

46. “Many people die of thirst just as the oasis appears on the horizon.”

47. “The treasure you are looking for may be right in front of you, but you don’t know it. Why? Because people don’t believe that there is really a treasure.”

48. “Your money will give us three more days to live. However, money cannot always save a person’s life.”

49. “What happened to you once may never happen again, but what happened twice will definitely happen a third time.”

50. “Regardless of whether one is rich or poor, noble or humble, everyone has a significant role to play in the history of the world. The problem is that many people don’t know it.”

“You can’t die. You still have to live to remember not to be foolish like this. Two years ago, right here, I also dreamed many times that I had to go to Spain, find an old village church where shepherds often brought their sheep to rest. In the dressing room, there was a tree with a hidden treasure of gold buried under its roots. But I’m not foolish enough to cross the desert just for a dream.”

Then they left. He stood up unsteadily, looking towards the Pyramids. The Pyramids smiled at him, and he smiled back. His heart was overflowing with joy. Now he had found the treasure.

If you haven’t read this amazing novel yet, please do so! The meaningful and inspiring quotes listed above will be easier to understand when placed in the specific context of the story! The Alchemist truly awakened LotusBuddhas’ buried “dreams”.

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Quotes from The Alchemist

Fear is only temporary, regret lasts forever.

The universe conspires to help those who pursue their dreams.

Failure is not the end, but merely a stepping stone on the path to success.

Listen to your heart, for it knows the language of your soul.

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

The true alchemy is transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.

The secret of happiness is in finding pleasure in the present moment.

Do not be afraid to follow your dreams, for they hold the key to your true destiny.

The journey is the destination, so enjoy every step along the way.

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

Do not be afraid of uncertainty, for it is where new possibilities are born.

The world is full of magic, if only we have eyes to see it.

Patience is a virtue, for the things worth having are rarely obtained easily.

Believe in yourself, for you hold the power to make your dreams a reality.

Failure is not a step backwards, but a stepping stone towards greatness.

Every ending is a new beginning, embrace the change and create your own destiny.

In the pursuit of our dreams, we often find our true purpose.

Do not let fear hold you back, for it is the enemy of progress.

The only limits are the ones we place upon ourselves.

Success is not measured by material possessions, but by fulfillment and happiness.

The treasure you seek is not always found where you expect it to be.

The universe is always guiding us, we just need to be open to its signs.

Dreams are the fuel that ignite the fire of our souls.

The greatest act of courage is to pursue the life you truly desire.

Remember, the darkest nights precede the brightest days.

There is no greater wealth than the wisdom gained through experience.

Do not let the fear of failure stop you from taking the first step towards greatness.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The road to success is never easy, but it is always worth it.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.

Do not seek happiness outside of yourself, for it is within your own heart.

The beauty of life lies in the unexpected twists and turns.

The true treasure is not gold, but the lessons learned along the way.

Do not let the opinions of others define your worth, for you are the author of your own story.

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.

Success is not determined by the number of times we fall, but by the number of times we get back up.

Do not be afraid to go after what sets your soul on fire.

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.

The key to happiness is in finding joy in the journey, not just the destination.

Everything in this life has a purpose, even the challenges we face.

Love and gratitude are the alchemists that can turn any situation into gold.

Trust the journey, even when you do not understand the path.

The universe rewards those who are willing to take risks and step outside of their comfort zone.

Your dreams are yours for a reason, do not let anyone take them away from you.

Happiness is found in the present moment, not in the pursuit of material possessions.

The greatest treasure you can discover is the love and light within yourself.

In the face of adversity, be like a tree that bends, but does not break.

Success is not about reaching the destination, but about becoming the best version of yourself along the way.

Our desires are the fuel that propels us forward on our journey.

The alchemist’s secret lies in the power of faith and perseverance.

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40+ Quotes from "The Alchemist" to Inspire Your Personal Legend

Inspire your personal legend with these 40 quotes from Paulo Coelho's timeless novel about love, adventure, and dreams.

The Alchemist is author Paulo Coelho 's timeless story of adventure and bravery, following the young Santiago on his journey to find his treasure at the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, Santiago meets an array of characters who help him understand his personal legend and achieve his destiny. First published in 1988, The Alchemist has long since inspired readers to take their future into their own hands, as Santiago did, and follow their destiny. 

On his journey, Santiago learns of the concept of maktub , meaning “it is written.” Maktub exemplifies the idea that some things are meant to be— a concept that becomes the major overarching theme of Santiago’s adventures and relationships throughout the book.

Just as Santiago discovered what was meant to be on his journey, this collection of quotes—some of our favourite The Alchemist quotes—will offer insight and help guide you through all the ups and downs of life’s experiences. 

Love Quotes from The Alchemist  

The Alchemist contains some of the most profound and beautiful quotes on the concept of love. From words of wisdom by the title alchemist himself to Fatima’s heartwarming sentiments to Santiago, Coelho has provided the world with endless inspiring and poetic sayings about the beauty of love. 

1. "One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving."

2. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are."   

3. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”

4. “This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there's no need at all to understand what's happening, because everything happens within you.”

5. "You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say. That way, you'll never have to fear an unanticipated blow."

6. "Maktub. If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day."

7. “When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.”

8. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you."

9. “The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That's the way it will be with our love for each other.”

10. “And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning.”

11. “Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him.”

The Alchemist Quotes about Personal Legend 

One of the central themes of The Alchemist is Santiago’s quest to achieve his Personal Legend. He learns to pursue it above all else, and something more: once it has been achieved, everything else will fall into place. 

12. “Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives.”

13. "You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, it's because it wasn't true love.”

14. “To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation.”

15. "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

16. “It’s true that everything has its Personal Legend, but one day that Personal Legend will be realized. So each thing has to transform itself into something better, and to acquire a new Personal Legend, until, someday, the Soul of the World becomes one thing only.”

17. “Life really is generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend.”

Quotes about Dreams

We picked some of The Alchemist ’s most memorable quotes about dreams to inspire you to follow yours.

18. “It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting...”

19. “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”

20. “Dreams are the language of God. When he speaks in our language, I can interpret what he has said. But if he speaks in the language of the soul, it is only you who can understand.”

21. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure."

22. “People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don't deserve them, or that they'll be unable to achieve them. We, their hearts, become fearful just thinking of loved ones who go away forever, or of moments that could have been good but weren't, or of treasures that might have been found but were forever hidden in the sands.”

23. “Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we've learned as we've moved toward that dream. That's the point at which most people give up. It's the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one 'dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.'”

Quotes about Life from The Alchemist

The Alchemist has no shortage of profound and inspiring quotes about life. Here are some of our favorites. 

24. “Don't give in to your fears... If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.”

25. “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon."

26. “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”

27. “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.”

28. “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it.”

29. “Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.”

30. “The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying the other.”

31. “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too."

32. “When each day is the same as the next, it's because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.”

33. “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”

34. “If you start out by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work toward getting it.”

35. “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”

36. “When you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.”

37. “When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”

38. “It said that all people who are happy have God within them.”

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40. “There is only one way to learn... It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”

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Best good quotes from the alchemist with page numbers

Home » Quotes » Best good quotes from the alchemist with page numbers

The Alchemist, written by Paulo Coelho, is a renowned novel that has captured the hearts and minds of millions of readers around the world. This philosophical tale follows the journey of a young shepherd named Santiago as he embarks on a quest to discover his personal legend. Throughout the book, Coelho weaves a tapestry of wisdom and inspiration, making it a treasure trove of memorable quotes that resonate with readers. In this article, we have compiled a list of good quotes from The Alchemist, along with their corresponding page numbers, to provide you with a glimpse into the profound insights offered by this remarkable literary work.

Coelho’s storytelling prowess shines through in The Alchemist, as he seamlessly blends elements of adventure, mysticism, and spirituality. The novel’s central theme revolves around the importance of following one’s dreams and listening to the heart’s desires. With each page, Coelho imparts valuable life lessons that encourage readers to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions with unwavering determination.

Now, let’s delve into the world of The Alchemist and uncover some of its most memorable quotes, complete with page numbers.

Read these Good Quotes from The Alchemist with Page Numbers

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” (Page 24)

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” said the old man. (Page 31)

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” (Page 34)

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” (Page 45)

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” (Page 58)

“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” (Page 71)

“The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” (Page 84)

“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.” (Page 97)

“It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.” (Page 105)

“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” (Page 118)

“If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry.” (Page 130)

“The soul of the world is nourished by people’s happiness.” (Page 140)

“The secret to happiness is to see all the marvels of the world and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” (Page 153)

“The fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.” (Page 165)

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” (Page 176)

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” said the old man. (Page 189)

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” (Page 201)

“The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” (Page 210)

“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.” (Page 222)

“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” (Page 235)

These quotes from The Alchemist serve as powerful reminders of the importance of pursuing our dreams, embracing the journey, and finding happiness in the simplest of things. Coelho’s words have the ability to touch the depths of our souls and inspire us to live a life true to ourselves. Whether you are seeking guidance, motivation, or a newfound perspective, The Alchemist is a timeless masterpiece that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your life.

So, take a moment to reflect on these quotes, flip open the pages of The Alchemist, and embark on your own personal journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.

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