More quotes by Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

"Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."
"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."
"But if you believe yourself worthy of the thing you fought so hard to get, then you become an instrument of God, you help the Soul of the World, and you understand why you are here."
"The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them."
"Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart."