Quote by Cormac McCarthy

No one can tell you what your life is goin to be, can they?No. It's never like what you expected.Quijada nodded. If people knew the story of their lives how many would then elect to live them?

No one can tell you what your life is goin to be, can they?N

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This quote reflects on the unpredictability of life and questions whether people would still choose to live their lives if they knew how they would unfold. It suggests that people often have certain expectations about their lives, but they rarely turn out as planned. The quote highlights the notion that the element of mystery and uncertainty in life is what makes it worth living, as knowing the exact outcome might deter individuals from actively choosing to pursue their own unique stories.

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