Faithful to the word given and the idea had. / All else is up to God!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pessoa states he honors his commitments and ideas, leaving the outcomes to divine will.
- In plain terms
- I keep my promises and thoughts; the rest is up to God.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on your intentions and let go of what you cannot control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you draw the line between effort and fate?
- What promises matter most to you?
Another view
This might excuse inaction if one attributes all results to fate.
More from Fernando Pessoa
Clear in thinking, and clear in feeling, / and clear in wanting
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Permalink to quote #7 I fulfilled my duty against destiny. / Uselessly? No, for I fulfilled it.
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