Quote by Albert Einstein

Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end, by forces over which we have no control. It is determined for the insect, as well as for the star. Human beings, vegetables, or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper.

Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end,

Summary

This quote suggests that everything in the world, from the smallest insect to the vastness of the universe, is governed by forces that are beyond our control. It implies that every aspect of our lives, including our beginnings and endings, is predetermined. The reference to dancing to a mysterious tune signifies that we are all part of a grand orchestrated existence, directed by an unseen force. This quote highlights the idea of fate and our limited agency in the face of larger cosmic powers.

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By Albert Einstein

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