The Alchemist Treasure Changed Me Quotes
How Santiago and his Treasure Changed Me The alchemist changed my view of the world as it gave valuable knowledge about life and human experience, it showed you to pursue your heart and your dreams no matter how hard the path ahead looks. It taught me to be determined in life, no matter what. The book shows that the universe is all interconnected and that the universe is conspiring to help us achieve our goals as well. Throughout the book, we see how it explains all of these concepts through the plot and the protagonist. One of the main themes the Alchemist talks about is that every individual has a personal legend, which is a purpose or destiny that calls to them. Santiago's journey symbolizes this with his universal quest for meaning in his
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A quote that represents this is “we always strive to become better than we are”. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” (Coelho pg 84) This has translated to me and my life as I am now taking advice and in my classes at school being determined to earn a good grade on my assignments. I am striving to be better than I already am and trying to help my classmates as well. For example, when I do not receive a good grade, I do not give up but keep trying to improve that grade. The author of the book Paulo Coelho also emphasizes that the universe conspires to help someone who is trying to find their personal legend and that when someone truly wants something the universe will help them. As Santigo starts his journey, he encounters the wise king of Salem who gives him helpful and wise advice about following your dreams. The king says, “When you want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it” (Coelho pg 24). This quote encourages Santiago even more to pursue his dreams and his personal legend. This quote has also taught me that when you are struggling, you should relax and let your heart lead you to
A quote that represents this is “we always strive to become better than we are”. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” (Coelho pg 84) This has translated to me and my life as I am now taking advice and in my classes at school being determined to earn a good grade on my assignments. I am striving to be better than I already am and trying to help my classmates as well. For example, when I do not receive a good grade, I do not give up but keep trying to improve that grade. The author of the book Paulo Coelho also emphasizes that the universe conspires to help someone who is trying to find their personal legend and that when someone truly wants something the universe will help them. As Santigo starts his journey, he encounters the wise king of Salem who gives him helpful and wise advice about following your dreams. The king says, “When you want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it” (Coelho pg 24). This quote encourages Santiago even more to pursue his dreams and his personal legend. This quote has also taught me that when you are struggling, you should relax and let your heart lead you to