Famous quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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In the final analysis, the questions of why bad things happen to good people transmutes itself into some very different
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"In the final analysis, the questions of why bad things happen to good people transmutes itself into some very different questions, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it happened"

- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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This quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin talks to the concept that when confronted with tight spots, it is more vital to focus on how we will react and what we mean to do, rather than why something took place. This is a call to action, to take obligation for our own lives and to reconcile the situation. It is a tip that we have the power to form our own fate, which we must not be held back by the past. It is a reminder that we can choose to be proactive and take control of our lives, rather than be passive and let life happen to us. This quote encourages us to take ownership of our lives and to take advantage of the opportunities that come our way. It is a reminder that we have the power to create our own future, which we need to not be held back by the past.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin between May 1, 1881 and April 10, 1955. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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