Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Variant: I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things.
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Quotes from bookThe Alchemist
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.
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
The alchemist, p. 141.
Variant: There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.
Source: The Alchemist (1988)
“He hadn't a cent in his pocket, but he had faith!”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
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“Sometimes there's just no way to hold back the river.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
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“Where your treasure is, there also will be your heart.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
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“There is only one way to learn … It's through action.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist (1988), p. 131.
“All things are manifestations of one thing only.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
Source: The Alchemist
“If you come here, you will find a hidden treasure.”
Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist
The child in the shepherd's dream, p. 14.
The Alchemist (1988)
