Quote by Albert Camus

Fate is not in man but around him

Fate is not in man but around him

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals do not have control over their own destiny. Instead, it implies that fate is external to humans and influences their lives. It implies that various circumstances and events beyond a person's abilities or choices shape their lives. In essence, it emphasizes the belief that fate surrounds individuals, ultimately determining their path, rather than being exclusively a result of their decisions or actions.

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