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"No man is great enough or wise enough for any of us to surrender our destiny to. The only way in which anyone can lead us is to restore to us the belief in our own guidance"

- Henry Miller

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In this quote, Henry Miller is emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and individual firm. He argues that nobody, no matter how great or smart, is capable of determining our fate for us. Instead, the only method for somebody to really lead us is by restoring our belief in our own ability to assist ourselves. Miller thinks that we are the masters of our own fate and that we need to not rely on others to dictate our courses. By regaining confidence in our own guidance, we can take control of our lives and form our own destinies. This quote works as a pointer to rely on ourselves and our own abilities.

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Henry Miller This quote is written / told by Henry Miller between December 26, 1891 and June 7, 1980. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 78 other quotes.

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