Sunday 18 October 2009

Perseverence is the key to success



Dreams are floating in the soul of every man,
Dressed in fears,
Making people rise to challenge.

In the Alchemist, Coelho conveys an important message about one must not give up in pursuing his or her dreams in order to succeed in life. He believes that every person has a dream that they want to achieve. However, they sometimes choose not to strive in achieving their dreams as they are afraid of failures and disappointments. Hence, he proves that people would be able to realize their dreams if they follow their heart’s desire without giving up. The author speaks to all cultures and across time periods through Santiago’s heart and dreams. This is proven in “You’ve had never had dreams on
travel.”(Coelho 51) Referring to this quote, we must be like Santiago who never gives up his destiny no matter how difficult or harsh it will be. We should listen to the prompting of our heart that motivates us to achieve our dreams. We should learn how to handle problems and obstacles with great courage without any fear.

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