Quote by Frank Harris

There is a destiny that shapes our ends rough, hew them as we will.

There is a destiny that shapes our ends rough, hew them as w

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how much effort or influence we exert over our own lives, there is an underlying force or fate that ultimately determines our outcomes. It implies that our actions and choices may have limited impact in the face of this predetermined destiny that guides the course of our lives. Despite our best efforts to shape our own paths, we are reminded that there are elements beyond our control that shape our final destinations.

By Frank Harris

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