The Alchemist (Coelho)
The Alchemist – Study Guide
11. How has the character of the Crystal Merchant been tricked over time into believing “the world’s greatest lie,” as
Melchizedek called it?
11. How has the character of the Crystal Merchant been tricked over time into believing “the world’s greatest lie,” as
Melchizedek called it?
The crystal merchant said it would be impossible to get to Egypt, thus, he proves the world's greatest lie that it is fate that prevents us from achieving our own Personal Legend.
The Alchemist