Quote by Darren Shan

You can't hang around waiting for somebody else to pull your strings. Destiny's what you make of it. You have to face whatever life throws at you. And if it throws more than you'd like, more than you think you can handle? Well then you just have to find the heroism within yourself and play out the hand you've been dealt. The universe never sets a challenge that can't be met. You just need to believe in yourself in order to find the strength to face it.

You can't hang around waiting for somebody else to pull your

Summary

This quote emphasizes the notion of personal agency and resilience in shaping one's own destiny. It emphasizes that relying on others to control or direct one's life is futile. Instead, it encourages individuals to confront and overcome the obstacles that life presents. Even when facing difficulties that seem insurmountable, the quote suggests that each person possesses an inherent ability to find the strength within themselves to rise to the challenge. The belief in oneself becomes essential as it unlocks the potential to navigate through any adversity and determine one's own path.

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Life Motivational Inspirational Self Reliance

By Darren Shan

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