I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Preparation is done, but ultimate outcomes depend on chance or destiny.
- In plain terms
- I planned everything but what happens next is up to fate.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan well but accept uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much can you control?
- Is fate real?
Another view
Relying on fate can undermine accountability.
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