The Alchemist Humanity and the Natural World Quotes

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Quote #10

When he reached the top of the dune, his heart leapt. There, illuminated by the light of the moon and the brightness of the desert, stood the solemn and majestic Pyramids of Egypt. (2.736)

Have you ever experienced a natural sight so beautiful that it felt spiritual or religious, like Niagara Falls or the cast of Star Trek: Into Darkness? That's what's happening with Santiago. The beauty of the desert night combined with the engineering wonder of the Pyramid lead him straight to his treasure.