Quote by Paulo Coelho

At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.

At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's h

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that there is a pivotal moment in life where we surrender control and believe that our destinies are predetermined by a higher power or impenetrable force, known as "fate." However, the quote suggests that this belief is a deception, labeling it as the world's greatest lie. It implies that we should challenge the notion of being powerless and take charge of our lives rather than attributing circumstances solely to external forces beyond our control.

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Fate

By Paulo Coelho

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