The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho  ## Metadata - Author: **Paulo Coelho** - Full Title: The Alchemist - Category: #books ## Highlights - “Even when all you want to do is travel? Or marry the daughter of a textile merchant?” “Yes, or even search for treasure. The Soul of the World is nourished by people’s happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one’s Personal Legend is a person’s only real obligation. All things are one. “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” They were both silent for a time, observing the plaza and the townspeople. It was the old man who spoke first. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j5k1wmp6pqt9w6trd9fnna8q))