The Alchemist Quotes

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.
The Alchemist
Fatima to Santiago.

It was the pure language of the World. It required no explanation, just as the universe need none as it travels through endless time. What the boy felt at that moment was that he was in the presence of the only women in his life, and that, with no need for words, she recognized the same thing. He was more certain of it than anything in the world.
The Alchemist
Santiago meets Fatima

If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day.
Fatima to Santiago.
When you are in love, things make even more sense, he thought.
The Alchemist
Santiago.

Everything has been written by the same hand.
The Alchemist
Santiago to the alchemist, remembering the camel driver's words.

When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.
The Alchemist
The alchemist to Santiago, echoing the words of the old king.

People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don't deserve them, or that they'll be unable to achieve them.
The Alchemist
Santiago's heart tells him this.

Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.
The Alchemist
The alchemist to Santiago.

Every search begins with beginner's luck and ends with the victor's being severely tested.
The Alchemist
The alchemist to Santiago