The greatest lie of the world is that at a certain point in our lives we lose control of what's happening to us and our lives become controlled by fate

Truth

People learn early in their lives what is the reason for being with a certain bitterness. Maybe that's why they give up on it so early too.

Reality

When you want something all the universe conspires in helping you

Desire

If you start out by promising what you don't even have yet, you will lose your desire to work towards getting it.

Procastrinate

We see the world in terms of what we would like to see happen, not what actually does.

Bitter Yet True

The threat of death makes people a lot more aware of their lives

Greatest Truth

When you can't go back you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.

People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want.

When someone makes a decision he/ she is really diving into a strong current that will carry him /her to places he/ she had never dreamt of when he /she made first the decision.

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

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A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller and he has published 30 more books since then.

The Alchemist