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Fyodor DostoyevskyYou were destined for me. Perhaps as a punishment.

—  Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1821-1881, Russian writer

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DanteDo not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us; it is a gift.

—  Dante, 1265-1321, Italian poet

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Karl JungUntil you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.

—  Karl Jung, 1875-1961, Swiss psychiatrist

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HeraclitusCharacter is destiny.

—  Heraclitus, 544-484 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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NapoleonDestiny urges me to a goal of which I am ignorant. Until that goal is attained I am invulnerable, unassailable. When Destiny has accomplished her purpose in me, a fly may suffice to destroy me.

—  Napoleon, 1769-1821, French Emperor

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Henry MillerDestiny is what you are supposed to do in life. Fate is what kicks you in the ass to make you do it.

—  Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American writer

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Elbert HubbardLife is a compromise between fate and free will.

—  Elbert Hubbard, 1856-1915, American writer

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André MalrauxIn the realm of human destiny, the depth of man’s questionings is more important than his answers.

—  André Malraux, 1901-1976, French writer & statesman

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Winston ChurchillIt is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

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Albert CamusFate is not in man but around him.

—  Albert Camus, 1913-1960, French writer, Nobel 1957

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Sigmund FreudAnatomy is destiny.

—  Sigmund Freud, 1856-1939, Austrian psychologist, founder of psychoanalysis

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George WashingtonThere is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.

—  George Washington, 1732-1799, the first American President

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Arthur ClarkeIt may be that the old astrologers had the truth exactly reversed, when they believed that the stars controlled the destinies of men. The time may come when men control the destinies of stars.

—  Arthur Clarke, 1917-2008, British Sci-Fi writer

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William ShakespeareBe not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright ‐ Twelfth Night

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Ambrose BierceDestiny: A tyrant's authority for crime and a fool's excuse for failure.

—  Ambrose Bierce, 1842–1914, American writer

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Elbert HubbardLots of folks confuse bad management with destiny.

—  Elbert Hubbard, 1856-1915, American writer

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T. S. EliotWe must always take risks. That is our destiny.

—  T. S. Eliot, 1888-1965, British poet, Nobel 1948

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André MalrauxAnd when man faces destiny, destiny ends and man comes into his own.

—  André Malraux, 1901-1976, French writer & statesman

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Louisa May AlcottSome people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow…

—  Louisa May Alcott, 1923-1888, American writer

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Franklin RooseveltThere is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.

—  Franklin Roosevelt, 1882-1945, American President [1936-1945]

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Kin HubbardLots of folks confuse bad management with destiny.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

Nikos KazantzakisOur body is a ship sailing over deep blue waters. What is our destination? To be shipwrecked!

—  Nikos Kazantzakis, 1883-1957, Greek writer

John SteinbeckI was born lost and take no pleasure in being found.

—  John Steinbeck, 1902-1968, American writer, Nobel 1962

Coco ChanelI don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny.

—  Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, French fashion designer

André MalrauxThe terrible thing about death is that it transforms life into destiny.

—  André Malraux, 1901-1976, French writer & statesman

Martin HeideggerWe should never allow our fears or the expectations of others to set the frontiers of our destiny.

—  Martin Heidegger, 1889-1976, German philosopher

ChanakyaThe following five: life expectancy, type of work, wealth, education and time of death are determined while man is still in his mother's womb.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

Joseph CampbellRespect your curses, for they are the instruments of your destiny.

—  Joseph Campbell, 1904-1987, American academic

Sri AurobindoThe soul in man is greater than his fate.

—  Sri Aurobindo, 1872-1950, Indian nationalist, yogi & philosopher

Frida KahloMan is master of his destiny and his destiny is the earth, and he himself is destroying it until he runs out of destiny.

—  Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954, Mexican painter

Cesare PaveseI am the captain of my destiny, I do not abandon the ship in hard times, But, I do have sense enough not to go down with the ship.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Latin Quotes

VirgilFate will find a way.

Fata viam invenient.

—  Virgil, 70-19 BC, Roman poet

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HoraceLeave all else to the gods.

Permitte divis cetera.

—  Horace, 65-8 BC, Roman poet

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Quotes in Verse

William BlakeSome are born to sweet delight.
Some are born to endless night.

—  William Blake, 1757-1827, English poet & painter

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Ancient Greek

HeraclitusCharacter is destiny.

Ήθος ανθρώπω δαίμων.

—  Heraclitus, 544-484 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Ancient Greek proverbOne cannot evade destiny.

Το πεπρωμένον φυγείν αδύνατον.

—  Ancient Greek proverb

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PlatoNobody can escape destiny.

Την ειμαρμένην ουδ’ αν είς εκφύγοι.

—  Plato, 427-347 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Marcus AureliusLove that only which happens to you and is spun with the thread of your destiny. For what is more suitable?

Μόνως φιλείν το εαυτώ συμβαίνον και συγκλωθόμενον. Τι γαρ αρμοδιώτερον;

—  Marcus Aurelius, 121-180 AD, Roman Emperor ‐ Meditations VII, 58

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EuripidesThere is not a man alive who has wholly escaped misfortune.

Ουδείς δε θνητών ταις τύχαις ακήρατος.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Heracles

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EuripidesIt is not for us to force the will of fortune.

Ημίν δ’ ού βιαστέον τύχην.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Rhesus

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