All things must; man is the only creature that wills.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everything happens out of necessity, but only humans choose their actions.
- In plain terms
- Things must happen, but humans can will them.
- What can you take from it?
- Humans have unique power to choose their fate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you truly have free will?
- How much is fate vs. choice?
Another view
The extent of human free will is still debated by philosophers.
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