A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Consistent people see purpose in events; inconsistent ones see randomness.
- In plain terms
- Believing in destiny depends on your character.
- What can you take from it?
- Stability shapes how you see the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe in destiny?
- What shapes your view?
Another view
Chance plays a real role regardless of belief.
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