Quote by Francis Herbert Hedge

Every man is his own ancestor, and every man his own heir. He devises his own fortune, and he inherits his own past.

Every man is his own ancestor, and every man his own heir. H

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual has the power to shape their own destiny and is responsible for the consequences of their actions. It implies that one's present circumstances are a result of their own choices and actions, and that each person carries the weight of their own past experiences and decisions. Essentially, it highlights personal agency and the concept that individuals have the ability to create their own future and inherit the repercussions of their own past.

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