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Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive
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"Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive"

- Mahatma Gandhi

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This quote by Mahatma Gandhi speaks to the idea that we can not control the result of our actions, however we can control our effort. He is recommending that we need to make every effort to do our finest, however ultimately, the results remain in the hands of a higher power. This concept of fate or fate is a typical theme in numerous faiths and viewpoints. It recommends that our lives are predetermined and that we have no control over the result. This quote is a pointer that we must not be dissuaded by the results of our efforts, but instead focus on the effort itself. We ought to aim to do our finest and trust that Providence will take care of the rest. This quote is a suggestion that we ought to not be dissuaded by the results of our efforts, however rather focus on the effort itself. We need to aim to do our best and trust that Providence will look after the rest. By doing this, we can be sure that we are doing our part which the results will be available in due time.

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Mahatma Gandhi This quote is written / told by Mahatma Gandhi between October 2, 1869 and January 30, 1948. He was a famous Leader from India. The author also have 160 other quotes.

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