The Alchemist is an inspirational story on one’s journey of life, dream, and love.

The Alchemist continues to be one of the most widely-read novel all around the world. This inspirational novel by Paulo Coelho tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. Santiago later realizes that this treasure seeking is his Personal Legend. However, his quest to obtain the treasure leads him to riches far different and far more satisfying. Santiago experiences hardship, love, and friendship. He learns that keeping focused on a life goal provides you with the drive to carry on. And the pursuit of a dream becomes more important than the outcome.

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist