"So that is how I ended up with those two titles, I like Accidentally on Purpose better - it is how we work in our trade - is it really an accident, or is there a thread of destiny in there? That was the intention, I am not sure I found out"
- Michael York
About this Quote
This quote by Michael York speaks to the concept of fate and destiny. He is assessing how he wound up with two titles, and he prefers one of them, Accidentally on Purpose. He is questioning whether it was an accident or if there was a thread of destiny in the scenario. He is unsure if he discovered the response to his question, but he is indicating that he believes there is a higher power at work in our lives. This quote speaks with the idea that life is unforeseeable and that often things occur for a factor. It is a reminder that we should not take life for granted and that we must be open to the possibilities that life can bring.
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