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Alarms Quote by Paulo Coelho

“Why don’t people’s hearts tell them to continue to follow their dreams?” the boy asked the alchemist. “Because that’s what makes a heart suffer most, and hearts don’t like to suffer.” From then on, the boy understood his heart. He asked it, please, never to stop speaking to him. He asked that…” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““Why don’t people’s hearts tell them to continue to follow their dreams?” the boy asked the alchemist. “Because that’s what makes a heart suffer most, and hearts don’t like to suffer.” From then on, the boy understood his heart. He asked it, please, never to stop speaking to him. He asked that, when he wandered far from his dreams, his heart press him and sound the alarm. The boy swore that, every time he heard the alarm, he would heed its message.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

The boy learns to listen to his heart’s warning when straying from dreams, treating it as a guide.

In simple terms: He follows his heart’s alarm to stay on track.

Key Takeaway

Heed inner signals to pursue true aspirations.

Themes

dreams intuition self‑guidance

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • creative projects
  • personal setbacks
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

inner voice purpose discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your heart’s alarm?
  • What steps help you act on it?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring inner warnings can lead to regret.

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