You may think, passer-by, that Fate Is a pit-fall outside of yourself, Around which you may walk by the use of foresight And wisdom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fate is portrayed as an external trap that can be avoided with foresight and wisdom.
- In plain terms
- You can dodge fate by being forward‑thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan ahead to steer clear of hidden dangers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fate truly outside ourselves?
- How reliable is foresight in practice?
Another view
It assumes fate is purely external, ignoring internal factors.
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