Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

One of the annoying things about believing in free will and individual responsibility is the difficulty of finding somebody to blame your problems on. And when you do find somebody, it's remarkable how often his picture turns up on your driver's license.

One of the annoying things about believing in free will and

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the propensity of individuals to avoid taking responsibility for their problems by blaming others. Believing in free will and personal responsibility means acknowledging our own role in the outcomes of our lives, which can be challenging. The quote suggests that when we do try to find someone to blame, we often come face-to-face with the realization that we are the ones responsible for our difficulties, as symbolized by seeing our own picture on our driver's license. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of self-accountability and the dangers of shifting blame onto others.

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