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Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them
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"Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them"

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel speaks with the suggestion that fate can be an effective force in our lives. It suggests that destiny can be both a blessing as well as a curse, relying on how it selects to influence us. On one hand, destiny can deny us our dreams and also leave us really feeling dissatisfied as well as annoyed. On the various other hand, destiny can give us our desires and leave us feeling overwhelmed and also not really prepared for the effects. In either case, fate can have a profound influence on our lives. The quote encourages us to be conscious of the power of fate as well as to be gotten ready for whatever it might bring. It additionally advises us to be happy for the blessings that destiny brings, even if they feature unforeseen obstacles. Inevitably, this quote acts as a reminder that destiny is unpredictable which we need to be planned for whatever it might bring.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Frederic Amiel between September 27, 1821 and January 1, 1881. He was a famous Philosopher from Switzerland. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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