The Alchemist

Character in The Alchemist From: The Alchemist

Wise mentor figure who guides Santiago toward understanding his destiny

277 quotes

"The only real loss in life comes from abandoning your dreams."
Dreams
"The world teaches us that we have nothing to do with it, and that if we change it, we are committing a sin."
Philosophy
"The present moment is filled with power and peace."
"Everything you want is already yours; you just don't know it yet."
Faith
"Love, like money, is worth the effort only when pursued honestly."
Relationships
"The universe rewards those who dare to pursue their deepest desires."
Motivation
"Your heart understands the language of the world."
Wisdom
"The size of the obstacle determines the size of the future."
Courage
"When you make a decision, you must trust that decision completely."
Faith
"True wealth is the ability to follow your own path."
Freedom
"The language of the world is written in signs and omens."
Wisdom
"Obstacles exist to test our commitment to our dreams."
Perseverance
"Those who understand the Soul of the World can accomplish anything."
Faith
"The heart knows truths that the mind cannot comprehend."
Wisdom
"Every dream requires sacrifice; the question is whether you are willing to pay the price."
Motivation
"When you align with your destiny, the world opens doors for you."
Success
"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting"
Dreams
"It's a force that appears to be negative, but actually shows you how to realize your Personal Legend"
Perseverance
"I am not bird; however, I am still alive"
Wisdom
"The fear of suffering is worse than suffering itself"
Fear
"If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it"
Time
"It's only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, that achieve anything"
Education
"The Sun and the Moon obey only the Creator"
Faith
"Every blessing ignored becomes a curse"
Wisdom
"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself"
Courage
"Those who don't understand their Personal Legend will fail in the pursuit of theirs"
Success
"The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness"
Happiness
"There is only one way to learn. It's through action"
Education
"Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life"
Wisdom
"The world is ruled by two powers, and all the rest is a consequence of these two powers"
Philosophy