Quote by Thornton Wilder

We do not choose the day of our birth nor may we choose the day of our death, yet choice is the sovereign faculty of the mind.

We do not choose the day of our birth nor may we choose the

Summary

This quote suggests that while we have no control over the circumstances of our arrival into this world or the eventual departure from it, our power lies in the ability to make choices in our lives. Despite being bound by external factors, the mind possesses the freedom to choose its own thoughts, beliefs, actions, and attitudes. It emphasizes the significance of the human capacity to exercise agency and make decisions that shape our experiences and define our individuality.

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By Thornton Wilder

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