The Alchemist is author 's timeless story of adventure and bravery, following the young Santiago on his journey to find his treasure at the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, Santiago meets an array of characters who help him understand his personal legend and achieve his destiny. First published in 1988, has long since inspired readers to take their future into their own hands, as Santiago did, and follow their destiny.
On his journey, Santiago learns of the concept of maktub, meaning “it is written.” Maktub exemplifies the idea that some things are meant to be—a concept that becomes the major overarching theme of Santiago’s adventures and relationships throughout the book.
Just as Santiago discovered what was meant to be on his journey, this collection of quotes—some of our favourite The Alchemist quotes—will offer insight and help guide you through all the ups and downs of life’s experiences.
Love Quotes from The Alchemist
The Alchemist contains some of the most profound and beautiful quotes on the concept of love. From words of wisdom by the title alchemist himself to Fatima’s heartwarming sentiments to Santiago, Coelho has provided the world with endless inspiring and poetic sayings about the beauty of love.
1. "One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving."
2. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are."
3. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”
4. “This is what we call love. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there's no need at all to understand what's happening, because everything happens within you.”
5. "You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say. That way, you'll never have to fear an unanticipated blow."
6. "Maktub. If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day."
7. “When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.”
8. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you."
9. “The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That's the way it will be with our love for each other.”
10. “And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning.”
