Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
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Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoiding our destiny often leads us directly to it.
This quote by Jean De La Fontaine suggests that in our attempts to evade certain outcomes or destinies, we may inadvertently find ourselves on a path that leads us right to them. It reflects on the idea that resistance to fate can sometimes bring us closer to the very things we try to escape, highlighting the paradox of control over our lives and destinies.
Themes
DestinyFateAvoidancePathsParadox
In practice
Example use cases
You can use this quote in a discussion about life choices and fate at a motivational seminar.
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