

Before the dream is realised, the soul of the world tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can in addition to realising our dreams, master the lesson we have learned as we have moved toward that dream. Thats the point at which most people give up. Its the point at which, as we say in the language of desert, 'one dies of the thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon'. "every search begins with beginner's luck and end with victors being severely tested." "And, when you really want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve you it".
- The Alchemist