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, Santiago learns a great deal by action. He learns quite a bit about the
land and his sheep by being a shepherd and paying attention to the world around him, though he
doesn't yet know that he is learning the Universal Language.
After Santiago
has spoken to Melchizedek (the King of Salem), he is reminded of the omens his grandfather had
mentioned to him. By traveling, watching and paying attention, the world will speak to Santiago
to help him find his Personal Legend. Melchizedek notes:
God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he
left for you.
Through action, Santiago learns how easy it
sometimes seems to give up searching for one's Personal Legend. When the boy is robbed, he takes
a job working for the crystal merchant. It is his intent to save money, buy sheep and return to
his old life. In doing this, he is able to learn about his boss who did
give up his Personal Legend and now has regrets. The merchant admits he...
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