(Book Report) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
[The Alchemist] It’s less than 200 pages, reads like a children’s story, and may have changed the way I think for the better. Here are some of my favorite quotes from “The Alchemist”...
“Making a decision is only the beginning of things.” 70
“...all people who are happy have God within them.” 135
“Most people see the world as a threatening place, and, because they do, the world turns out, indeed, to be a threatening place.” 135
“When you possess great treasures within you, and get to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.” 138
“Your eyes show the strength of your soul.” 141
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” 146
“When you are loved, you can do anything in creation” 152
From “The Alchemist” we learn that we each have our own “Personal Legend” to follow.
Like a guide, embedded in our spirit, it calls us to greater things.
A life of risk-taking, boldness, and fulfillment.
But not a life of safety, comfort, and certainty.
I wish for all of us to have the courage to listen to that call.
And follow our own “Personal Legend.”
There are great things ahead for those who do.
