If character is destiny, the good are damned.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If character defines destiny, virtuous people may still face terrible outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Good people can still end up in bad fates if character controls destiny.
- What can you take from it?
- Virtue does not guarantee a good outcome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does goodness protect you?
- Is fate fair?
Another view
Destiny is not always tied to character.
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