The future is inevitable and precise, but it may not occur. God lurks in the gaps.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Borges states the future is fixed but may not happen, suggesting divine intervention in uncertain outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Future is set but might not occur due to God.
- What can you take from it?
- Determinism leaves room for mystery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the future written?
- Who controls the gaps?
Another view
Future outcomes may be random not divine.
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