Quote by John Oliver Hobbes

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings often attribute the mistakes and failures in their lives to external forces, such as fate or destiny. It implies that individuals tend to overlook their own role in the consequences they face, and instead construct an entity called Destiny to bear responsibility for their missteps. Essentially, people conveniently find a way to shift blame away from themselves and onto this fabricated force. The quote serves as a cautionary reminder of the tendency to disown personal accountability and serves as a call to take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions.

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Fate & Destiny

By John Oliver Hobbes

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