blereader answers “Where did the saying come from: "When you...”

Yolanda asked this question about The Alchemist:

Where did the saying come from: "When you want something the whole universe will conspire together to help you get it?"

blereader I agree with the comments that the idea can be found in many places, but as far as the New Testament (which, as far as I can tell, seems to be a sourc…moreI agree with the comments that the idea can be found in many places, but as far as the New Testament (which, as far as I can tell, seems to be a source of inspiration for the book), there's Matthew 7:9-11 and Luke 11:5-13 (God gives to those who ask).(less)

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