How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The alchemist said, "No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it." (2.727)
Here's the story the alchemist told Santiago right before drawing this moral: a father dreamed that his poet son's words would be passed down through the ages, but it turns out his other son (hello, black sheep), a soldier, is the one whose words became famous. In other words, the alchemist is trying to show Santiago we may not be able to see a bigger picture, but following our dreams helps us to do our part in the big picture.