Paulo Coelho "The Alchemist"

"Alchemist", which became a" cult "novel Paulo Coelho, is a parable for our time, and it's not for nothing that this is the favorite book of millions of people in 117 countries of the world.

"To achieve the embodiment of one's destiny is the only real duty of man ...".

it serious book about how to be a person, how to achieve the embodiment of your dreams, about goodness and love, which are laid in each of us.

Telling us about how a simple shepherd acted contrary to the instructions of his parents because his goals and desires were strong enough.

The author hints that every person can come to success, but only on condition that he clearly determines for himself how he, this success, should be.

The true meaning of the novel is deeply hidden: behind the plot, dialogues and descriptions, behind the mood lies the message of the author, striving to convey to the reader the idea that the strength of his soul combined with the right choice of direction for the movement is able to give him a lot.

Quotations

"When one day looks like another, people stop noticing the good things that happen in their lives every day after sunrise"

"The fear of suffering is worse than most suffering"

"The secret of happiness is to see everything the world is wonderful and glorious, and never forget about two drops of butter in a teaspoon"

"What happened once, can never happen again. But what happened two times, certainly will happen in the third "

"We accept this or that truth only after that,as at first we reject it with all our soul; Do not run away from your own destiny, you still will not leave; The Lord exacts, but His mercy is unlimited. "

"Remember, the darkest hour before dawn"

"Do not be afraid of the unknown, for everyone is able to acquire what he wants, to get what he needs."

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