Melchizedek Quote Analysis

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And, when you want something,all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”.(The old king pg 64)

This quote means when someone want’s something there is going to be people to help them achieve it.It means each thing has to transform itself into something better,and to acquire a new personal legend until one day the world becomes one thing only. This quote applies to the king or known as Melchizedek he know the past and appears to know the future.He gives advice to the shepherd Santiago re a dream Santiago has had of finding treasure,but he always wakes before the dream ends.The old man charges a tenth of his flock of sheep for advice.Melchizedek gives Santiago two stones Urim and Thummim.

This quote applies to me because

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