Quote by Norman Cousins

Free will and determinism are like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism. The way you play your hand is free will.

Free will and determinism are like a game of cards. The hand

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This quote suggests that free will and determinism are interconnected but separate aspects of life. It compares them to playing a game of cards, where the initial hand dealt represents determinism, something that is beyond our control. However, the way we choose to play the cardsâ€”the decisions we make and the actions we takeâ€”represents our free will, the ability to make choices and exert our own agency. The quote highlights the idea that while external forces may influence our circumstances, we still possess the capacity to shape our own lives through our choices and actions.

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