In thy breast are the stars of thy fate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Your destiny is not external but resides within your own character and choices.
- In plain terms
- You control your own future from inside yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Look inward to shape your destiny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What internal traits define your path?
- How much control do you feel you have?
Another view
It ignores external circumstances that can limit personal choice.
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