The dice of God are always loaded.
Interpretation
Life is influenced by forces beyond our control, suggesting that outcomes are predetermined.
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson implies that the events of life are not purely random but are influenced by a higher power or fate. The 'dice of God' metaphor illustrates the idea that the universe has its own rules and that we may not always be the masters of our own destinies, highlighting the role of divine will or cosmic design in determining our experiences and outcomes.
In practice
In a speech discussing the unpredictability of life, you might say, 'As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, the dice of God are always loaded.'
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