Quote by Jean Toomer

Men try to run life according to their wishes; life runs itself according to necessity.

Men try to run life according to their wishes; life runs its

Summary

This quote emphasizes the contrasting relationship between human desire and the inevitable course of life. It suggests that individuals often attempt to control and shape their lives based on their own wants and preferences. However, it highlights that life, in its natural course, functions according to the laws of necessity, overriding the limited control humans believe they have. The quote suggests that there is a fundamental misalignment between human intentions and the larger forces that govern existence, emphasizing the unpredictability and uncontrollable nature of life's unfolding.

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Wishes Wish Wishing

By Jean Toomer

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