The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The has been translated into 67 languages, has sold over 65 million copies throughout the world, and has won several international awards, including the United Kingdom's 2004 Nielsen Gold Book Award, France's Grand Prix Litteraire Elle in 1995, and Germany's 2002 Corine International Award for fiction.
Why was "The alchemist" so successful?
It gives you an insight into how life can be from different perspectives. At the same time, it tells you how important your dreams are or can be and tells you to follow your dreams. It advises you to live your dreams.
What lessons does Santiago learn from "The Alchemist"?
Santiago learns to connect with the Soul of the World. Santiago learns to read and communicate with the world around him. This ultimately leads him to the treasure he seeks and awakens his own supernatural consciousness.
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Original
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The
Alchemist |
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1988 |
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May
1993 |
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Fiction, classics, fantasy & Philosophy |
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Santiago,
Alchemist |
“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.” ― The Alchemist
“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.” ―The Alchemist
“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” ―The Alchemist
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ― The Alchemist
“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” ― The Alchemist
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” ― The Alchemist
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” ― 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
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” ― The Alchemist
“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.” ― The Alchemist
“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
“Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.” ― The Alchemist
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