Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.

Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishe

Summary

This quote suggests that destiny can have a tendency to bring both disappointment and unforeseen challenges. It implies that destiny can be harsh by either denying our desires or by granting them in unexpected ways that may not align with our expectations. Essentially, it conveys that the path set by destiny can lead to hardships, regardless if it aligns with our dreams or not.

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Fate & Destiny

By Henri Frederic Amiel

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