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One knows less about ones own destiny than about anything else on earth
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"One knows less about one's own destiny than about anything else on earth"

- Gabrielle Roy

About this Quote

This quote by Gabrielle Roy talks to the uncertainty of life and the absence of control we have over our own fate. It recommends that in spite of our best shots, we can never ensure what the future holds. We can make plans and take actions to form our lives, however ultimately, our destiny is out of our hands. This quote encourages us to accept the unknown and to be open up to the possibilities that life can bring. It advises us that life is unpredictable which we ought to be prepared for the unforeseen. It likewise motivates us to live in the present and to make the most of the chances that come our way. Ultimately, this quote acts as a reminder that life is a journey and that we ought to accept the unknown.

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Gabrielle Roy This quote is written / told by Gabrielle Roy between March 22, 1909 and July 13, 1983. She was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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