How did they meet? By chance, like everybody ... Where did they come from? From the nearest place. Where were they going? Do we know where we are going?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Diderot questions the certainty of human paths and origins, suggesting life is often random and our destinations unknown.
- In plain terms
- We often meet by accident and don't know where we are headed.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the uncertainty of life's journey.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe your path was chosen or random?
- Where do you think you are going?
Another view
It dismisses the possibility of intentional planning or divine guidance.
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