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“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises” (28).

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“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises” (28).

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“Because I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man” (88).

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“Because I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man” (88).

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“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity” (135).

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“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity” (135).

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Every day is a different experience, with subtle changes that are different every day. People feel the same often because they don't look closely at all aspects of life and feel bored. So don't feel unhappy because every day is more or less the same

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It is impractical to keep reminiscing about the past or fantasizing about the future, because those are things that cannot be grasped for the time being. But in the present moment you can choose to do whatever you want, not knowing what you imagine in your head, but living with your feet on the ground.

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In everyone's growth process, there are many trials and tribulations. But this can make you feel the need to work harder and you will learn something. You will feel satisfied when the party reaches the final standard

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“If what one finds is made of pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing on your return” (128-129)

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“If what one finds is made of pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find nothing on your return” (128-129)

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“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times” (Intro: V).

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“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times” (Intro: V).

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It is such a waste of life when one focuses on either the past or the future since they're all not the moment that the one is experiencing right now. Only by focusing on the present could one make life meaningful and joyful. However, thinking about the past or future will not change anything, and ruin the only chance of building a meaningful life in the present at the meantime.

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As days go on, people gradually lose the senses of recognizing the good things in their lives. As a result, days get more and more dull. Learning gratification, one could eventually find the joy and the meaning of life.

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There are often times when fear is interfering with people's determination of pursuing dreams. However, fear is like the mirage in the desert, seems real but just a hallucination hindering from people's dream. Along the journey, people will find themselves and the connection with God.

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Throughout the ages, countless quotes tell people to put their experiences in the present, not the future or the past. What has happened in the past cannot be changed, and what will happen in the future cannot be accurately predicted. The only thing we can control in life is the present moment.

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There seem to be more and more times in our lives when we are bored with life. And that's because we pay less and less attention to what's around us. We are often not satisfied with the things around us. This leads to our inner emptiness. But if we find what we love, then we will find the meaning of life.

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（May Zhang）That's what the alchemist said to Santiago in the original text. In the original text, the alchemist uses a metaphor to tell Santiago that he should not give up his Personal Legend now for Fatima. Corresponding to real life, the comfort circle is our "Fatima". We should try to leave our comfort zone and challenge ourselves.

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This quote is telling people don’t defeat by challenges, no matter how many times you have failed, get up and challenge it again.

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“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he has never dreamed of when he first made the decision” (70-71).

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“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he has never dreamed of when he first made the decision” (70-71).

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The same life is boring and monotonous for all people, and it is easy to lose enthusiasm for life in this kind of life. But take the initiative to find the beautiful and interesting things in your life. Life would be much more interesting.

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“There is only one way to learn. It’s through action” (130).

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“There is only one way to learn. It’s through action” (130).

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“If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own” (16).

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“If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own” (16).

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“I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does” (41).

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“I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does” (41).

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“That’s what alchemists do. They show that, when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too” (156).

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“That’s what alchemists do. They show that, when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too” (156).

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This is the language of alchemy, but the boy knows this refers to Fatima. It is also the alchemist who told Santiago to continue pursuing his personal legend because Fatima is pure and her love for him will not disappear and spoil, she will wait for him.

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The camel driver said this to the boy, he is alive because he lives in the present, and he will just focus on the present, when he eats, he eats, when he fights, he fights, He will not regret the past or worry about the future. He only lives in the present, so he is very happy.

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This quote is saying people always asks and expect others to be the way they want them to be, but they never think about what themself should be. People always step inside others life and tell them what to do, they never asks themself and tell themselves what to do.

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This quote is telling people if you want to learn something don’t just say it but do it, if people keep on saying they want something and wants to learn something but they never take action to it, they will never achieve it.

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Santiago explained that the meaning of the existence of alchemists is to let everyone find their own treasure and get a better life. When we start to improve ourselves and want to become better, our life and everything around us will also become better.

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This quote emphasizes that people should not be stuck in their past and get lost in their future. The correct thing to do is live in the present moment and do the correct things to direct your own life.

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This quote means that even if you fail, you should get back up. Determination is key to success, and we must be willing to keep going no matter how many times we fall. In the story the protagonist journey towards his personal legend, he encounters many obstacles and walls, but he never gave up and kept going.

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This quote is talking about how people view their world, many people view their world the way they wanted, they hope is the way they wanted even though the reality is not.

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Some people tend to dwell too much on the past, or too much on the future. But neither the past nor the future is the most important thing to people today. The most important thing is to seize the present moment and focus on what needs to be done right now.

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This quote conveys the author’s idea which never giving up. Even though you already tried seven times and they all failed. You should keep trying. Because the eighth time could be successful. This is a super important quality for the author to keep writing earn they face difficulties.

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This quote is a big theme in the story which is fear. So, when people get out of their comfort zone and try something new, they will be facing fear. However, when you achieve the goal and overcome fear, you will be satisfied.

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This quote from The Alchemist is interesting because the speaker says that if you always worry about the past or future, you will never have any peace or rest. Because the past may cause sadness and the future may cause stress. Only if you focus on the present can you stop worrying and enjoy the life and friends that you have right now, without worrying about the future or the past.

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When humans explore anything, there will be unknown things. Suffering will follow. But the fear of suffering is not to be feared, for after suffering one will gain more, which is far more fascinating than the fear of suffering. (Sylvia)

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This quote tells us you need to sacrifice for your dream, and if you want to pursue your dream your heart must suffer. The more you suffer the closer you get to your dream, and every time you suffers you will find eternity.