Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoi

Summary

This quote suggests that one's destiny or ultimate fate is often met through the very path or choices they make to avoid it. It implies that by trying to escape or deviate from our predetermined destiny, we unknowingly end up fulfilling it. In other words, the paths we take in life, intended to steer us clear of certain outcomes, might lead us directly towards them instead. It highlights the idea that destiny cannot be evaded and that our actions and decisions may inadvertently bring us closer to the very thing we are trying to avoid.

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By Jean de La Fontaine

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