Every entrepreneur needs a little motivational boost every now and then. That’s why I’ve compiled some of the best alchemist quotes for entrepreneurs. These quotes will help you to stay focused on your goals and keep pushing forward.

The best alchemist quotes

1. The Universe Conspires….to get what you truly desire — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

2. He could always go back to be a shepherd, but he had a dream. That’s doesn’t happen to just anyone. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

3. Isn’t wine prohibited here?’ the boy asked. ‘It’s not what enters men’s mouths that’s evil, ‘ said the alchemist. ‘It’s what comes out of their mouths that is. — Paulo Coelho

4. We need to transmute the lead of personality into the gold of the Spirit. This work is only possible in the laboratory of the Alchemist. — Samael Aun Weor

5. You are an alchemist; make gold of that. — William Shakespeare

6. Four things do not come back: the spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity. — Ted Chiang, The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate

7. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their destiny is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

8. Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

9. It’s only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the Master Work — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

10. Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

11. ‘maktub” (It is written.)’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

12. Meditation is the alchemist of the soul. It transforms disappointment into acceptance — betrayal into forgiveness

13. Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

14. It’s only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the Master Work — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

15. Today the artist has inherited the combined functions of hermit, pilgrim, prophet, priest, shaman, sorcerer, soothsayer, alchemist. — Thomas Merton

16. The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words. — William H. Gass

17. When you want something, he entire universe conspires to help you achieve it. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

18. The labor of the alchemists, who were called artist in their day, is a befitting comparison for a deliberate change of style. — William Butler Yeats

19. It’s now what enters men’s mouths that’s evil. It’s what comes out of their mouths that is. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

20. ‘but this payment goes well beyond my generosity, ” the monk responded.”Don’t say that again. Life might be listening, and give you less the next time.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

21. ‘never stop dreaming, ‘ the old king had said.”Follow the omens.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

22. We alchemists look for talent that can heat up and change. Lukewarm won’t do. Halfhearted holding back, well–enough getting by? Not here. — Rumi

23. You are an alchemist; make gold of that. — William Shakespeare

24. The labor of the alchemists, who were called artist in their day, is a befitting comparison for a deliberate change of style. — William Butler Yeats

25. It’s only those who are persistent, and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the Master Work — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

26. But I’m afraid that it would be all be a disappointment, so I prefer just to dream about it. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

27. To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

28. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their destiny is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

29. ‘it’s the oasis, ” said the camel driver.”Well, why don’t we go there right now?” the boy asked.”Because we have to sleep.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

30. ‘well, then, why should I listen to my heart?””Because you will never again be able to keep it quiet.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

31. ‘never stop dreaming, ‘ the old king had said.”Follow the omens.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

32. Then, sometime during the fourth year, the omens will abandon you, because you’ve stopped listening to them. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

33. Nothing erases the past. There is repentance, there is atonement, and there is forgiveness. That is all, but that is enough. — Ted Chiang, The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate

34. We have achieved two of the three alchemists’ dreams: We have transmuted the elements and learned to fly. Immortality is next. — Max More

35. Then, sometime during the fourth year, the omens will abandon you, because you’ve stopped listening to them. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

36. If I could, I’d write a huge encyclopedia just about the words luck and coincidence — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

37. The Universe Conspires….to get what you truly desire — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

38. The Universe Conspires….to get what you truly desire — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

39. The labor of the alchemists, who were called artist in their day, is a befitting comparison for a deliberate change of style. — William Butler Yeats

40. ‘once someone asked me, ”What do you want to be your epitaph?” So I said, ”Paulo Coelho died when he was alive.’ — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

41. The Universe Conspires….to get what you truly desire — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

42. It’s not what enters men’s mouth that is evil, ‘ said the alchemist. ‘it’s what comes out of their mouths that is. — Paulo Coelho

43. You are an alchemist; make gold of that. — William Shakespeare

44. The true alchemists do not change lead into gold — they change the world into words.

45. Even from a distance, their eyes conveyed the strength of their souls. And their eyes spoke of death. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

46. People are capable at anytime in their lives, of doing what they dream of — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

47. Life is really generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

48. A shepherd may like to travel, but he should never forget his sheep. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

49. If I could, I’d write a huge encyclopedia just about the words luck and coincidence — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

50. He felt the urge to go into the desert, to see if it’s silence held the answers to his questions. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Conclusion

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a classic story that has inspired many people over the years. It teaches us to follow our dreams and to never give up on them. These quotes from the book remind us to always believe in our dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may seem. As the book says, “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” So remember to always keep dreaming and never give up!