The Alchemist

I've finally gotten down to finish The Alchemist. It's such a lovely read. A book of pure magic, it's about a simple shepherd boy venturing out into the world to fulfill his Personal Legend and to seek great treasures. I love how short and sweet the book is, but yet able to cover so much ground which addresses the struggles and fears one may face when pursuing his/her dreams.

I wish I could scribble and underline all the important quotes (which is almost every other line) and paste them like all over my room. Haha


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

"There is one great truth on this planet: 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."

"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." 

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

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

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

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

"Your eyes show the strength of your soul" 

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

"Be aware of the place where you are brought to tears, that's where (your heart is) and that's where your treasure is." 

My favourite has to be:


I'm so adding this book to the list of books that I revisit at least once a year (including the likes of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Last Lecture.).

Yay time to start on Eat, Pray, Love.

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