Freedom and Destiny (1981)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom and destiny interact to define the human experience.
- In plain terms
- Your choices and fate shape your life together.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance free will with acceptance of destiny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much control do you really have?
- Is your path chosen or given?
Another view
Destiny may limit the perceived extent of personal freedom.
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