1. “Pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it.” - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist 2. “What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they joined for life-to strengthen each other in all labor, tourist on each other in sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?” - George Eliot, Adam Bede 3. “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk, Diary 4. “Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.” - Frank Herbert, Dune 5. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you'll miss it.” - Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 6. “We are who we choose to be.” - Green Goblin, Spider-Man (2002) 7. “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” - Merida, Brave 8. "The thing that makes Woody special is he'll never give up on you... ever. He'll be there for you, no matter what." - Andy, Toy Story 3 9. “Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” - Lilly Pulitzer 10. “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work”- Thomas Edison 11. “Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.” - Booker T. Washington 12. “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” - Colin Powell 13. "It is a sign of strength, to cry out against fate, rather than to bow one's head and succumb." - Gabriel Angelos, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II 14. “Be the kind of person your future self won't regret having been.” - Audie, Animal Crossing: New Horizons 15. “No matter who you are, bearing too much weight… Inevitably leads to the collapse of everything.” - Don Juan, Hotline Miami 16. “If you have a dream. Don’t wait. Act. One of life’s little rules.” - Axel, Kingdom Hearts 2 The Alchemist was written by Paulo Coehlo and published on January 1st, 1993. The Alchemist combines ideas of magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder with a tale of self discovery by the main protagonist. The story follows a shepherd boy by the name of Santiago who goes to North Africa in search of finding treasure within the Egyptian Pyramids. Santiago speaks with a gypsy about his reoccurring dream of a white church and the gypsy believes that it is a prophecy which Santiago must complete. Santiago begins his journey through great trials that will come to him soon along with finding the truth of his treasure. His riches end up being far different than he expected, but far more rewarding. During his journey Santiago finds his destiny and works to become peaceful with the universe by allowing the universe to conspire together to allow his dreams to become true. The Alchemist is a modern classic that has sold millions of copies and still is known for its prowess today.