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He that is born to be hanged shall never be drowned.

He that is born to be hanged shall never be drowned.

Summary

This quote suggests that if someone is destined to meet a certain fate or suffer a specific consequence, they will unlikely escape it. It implies that individuals cannot change their predetermined destiny or escape the inevitable outcomes of their actions. In a metaphorical sense, it means that neither their cunning nor luck can alter their predetermined path. In this case, it humorously compares being hanged and being drowned, illustrating the idea that one's fate is predetermined and impossible to avoid.

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