The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

But if he speaks in the language of the soul, it is only you who can understand.

“It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie.”

The old man looked disappointed. “If you start out by promising what you don’t even have yet, you’ll lose your desire to work toward getting it.”

It was the language of enthusiasm, of things accomplished with love and purpose, and as part of a search for something believed in and desired.

“I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things.

Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living right now.”

“There is only one way to learn,” the alchemist answered. “It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.

“Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you’ll find your treasure.”

‘Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.’”

“My Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word and my servant will be healed.”’”