We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. None else has the blame, none has the praise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Outcomes result from our own actions. We alone control our fate and deserve credit or blame.
- In plain terms
- Our actions determine our fate; we are responsible for praise or blame.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept responsibility for your actions and their outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did I sow recently?
- Who is to blame for my problems?
Another view
External factors sometimes heavily influence outcomes.
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