Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is a fable about trusting your instinct and following your dreams. You may not be destined to discover buried treasure, but these beautiful quotes from Coelho may inspire you to take that journey you’ve been itching to take.
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“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
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“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
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“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”
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“When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive.”
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“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.”
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“Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.”
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“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”
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“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
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“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
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“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.”