Everything that happens is supposed to be And it's all pre-determined, can't change your destiny Guess I'll just keep moving, someday maybe I'll get to where I'm going.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accepts determinism while continuing to move forward regardless.
- In plain terms
- Everything is predetermined so I just keep moving anyway.
- What can you take from it?
- Continue moving forward even if the path is predetermined.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- If fate is fixed, does your effort matter?
Another view
The belief in determinism may be unprovable or limiting.
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