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One Quote from the Alchemist Will Help You Achieve Your Dream Life

The most important lesson from the most influential book

A. T. Micalizzi
4 min readMay 17, 2021
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo is widely considered one of the most influential books ever created. Every page includes nuggets of wisdom that can help shape our understanding of the world around us and inspire us to follow our dreams.

Set mainly in North Africa, the story follows a young shepherd, Santiago, who believes that his destiny is to find a hidden treasure at the base of a pyramid in Egypt. His journey is long and tumultuous, but he learns about life and his connection to the world along the way.

The book is set in a mystical alternative past. Still, it breathes newfound motivation in every reader since its release in 1988. Will Smith, Bill Clinton, Oprah, Anthony Robbins, Kobe Bryant, and many other influential individuals rave about the lasting impact it has made on their lives. One quote embodies the essence of success in the book better than any other.

“And what went wrong when other alchemists tried to make gold and were unable to do so? They were looking only for gold… They were seeking the treasure of their personal legend without…

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A. T. Micalizzi
A. T. Micalizzi

Written by A. T. Micalizzi

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