While reading through The Alchemist for the first time in a few years, I am immediately reminded of why I was so inspired by the book the first time I read it. I know I will not have the same original feelings and "a-ha moments" that were there the first time, but I am still moved by Coelho's words. It seems with the turning of the pages and the distance of Santiago's journey, the author instills these little bits of wisdom throughout the text. As you read, keep note of quotations that are particularly inspirational or eye-opening for you.
Here are a few of my favorites. Feel free to comment on these, or add your own quotations with a brief explanation as to why you selected the passage.
Pg. 10 "I couldn't have found God in the seminary, he thought, as he looked at the sunrise."
Pg. 11 "It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."
Pg. 15 "It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary; only the wise men are able to understand them."
Pg. 16 "Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."
Pg 18 " 'What 's the world's greatest lie?' the boy asked, completely surprised.
'It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become contolled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.' "
