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Thats Anils path. She grows up in Sri Lanka, goes and gets educated abroad, and through fate or chance gets brought back
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"That's Anil's path. She grows up in Sri Lanka, goes and gets educated abroad, and through fate or chance gets brought back by the Human Rights Commission to investigate war crimes"

- Michael Ondaatje

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This quote by Michael Ondaatje speaks to the power of fate and opportunity in our lives. Anil's path is a best example of this. She grew up in Sri Lanka, and after that travelled to get an education. Through fate or possibility, she was revived by the Human Rights Commission to investigate war criminal offenses. This quote speaks with the concept that our lives are often formed by forces beyond our control. It likewise talks to the concept that our lives can take unexpected turns, and that we should be open to the possibilities that life can bring. Anil's story is a testament to the power of fate and possibility, and how our lives can be formed by forces beyond our control.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Ondaatje somewhere between September 12, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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