L'alchimista -

: A wise mentor Santiago meets in the desert who teaches him the secrets of the world and how to communicate with the Soul of the World.

: "There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure".

: Secondary characters who represent different attitudes toward one's Personal Legend—those who fear change and those who support another's destiny. Legacy and Impact

: Coelho emphasizes that focusing on the present moment is the key to happiness: "If you can concentrate always on the present, you'll be a happy man".