One ship sails east and another sails west With the self-same winds that blow.Tis the set of the sail and not the galeWhich determines the way they go.As the winds of the sea are the ways of fateAs we voyage along through life,Tis the act of the soul that determines the goal,And not the calm or the strife.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of one's actions and decisions in shaping their destiny, rather than external circumstances. It compares life to a voyage, where two ships may encounter the same winds, but their destination is determined by the way they set their sails. Similarly, in life, it suggests that it is the choices and actions of the individual, represented by the "act of the soul," that ultimately determine their goals and outcomes, rather than the calm or strife they may encounter along the way.

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