Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it

The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only se

Summary

This quote suggests that trying to avoid or escape from our predetermined destinies can actually result in us unknowingly embracing or fulfilling them. Despite our attempts to change our lives or alter our paths, the quote implies that our true destinies will always catch up with us in some way. It conveys the idea that resisting what is meant to be may ultimately be futile, and it is better to accept our destinies rather than trying to fight against them.

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Destiny

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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