Chiefly the mold of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person's destiny is largely shaped by their own actions.
- In plain terms
- You control your own fortune.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility for your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much control do you really have?
Another view
External factors also influence outcomes.
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If a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she is blind, she is not invisible.
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