Man proposes, and God disposes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans make plans but ultimate outcomes are determined by divine or external forces.
- In plain terms
- We plan but the results depend on outside forces.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan but stay humble about control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much can you control?
- How do you handle unexpected outcomes?
Another view
This implies a belief in God which may not resonate with everyone.
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