“To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
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Paulo CoelhoOriginal title O Alquimista (Portuguese, 1988)
The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. An allegorical novel, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there.
“It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist (1988), p. 132.
“My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
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“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Introduction, p. xi.
Source: The Alchemist (1988)
Context: I ask myself: are defeats necessary?
Well, necessary or not, they happen. When we first begin fighting for a dream, we have no experience and make mistakes. The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.
“The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist
“It's true; life really is generous to those who pursue their destiny”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Variant: It's not what enters men's mouth that is evil," said the alchemist. It's what comes out of their mouths that is.
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“Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist
