Quote by William Shakespeare

Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world  Like a Colossus, and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonourable graves. Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars

Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world  Like a Col

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar reflects on the idea that individuals can shape their own destinies. The speaker compares a powerful and influential person to a towering colossus, while the rest of us are depicted as insignificant beings walking beneath them. Despite this stark image, the speaker still believes that men have the ability to control their own fates. The quote suggests that it is not the fault of fate or external circumstances that determine our outcomes. Instead, it alludes to the idea that personal responsibility and choices primarily influence one's destiny.

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Fate&destiny

By William Shakespeare

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