Quotes of: Fate Keyword

Most of the book deals with things we already know yet never learn.

Why Religion Matters: The Fate of the Human Spirit in an Age of Disbelief

Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses.

Democritus

we can but stand aside, and let them Rush upon their Fate! There is scarcely anything of yours, upon which it is so dangerous to Rush, as your Fate. You may Rush upon your Potato-beds, or your Strawberry-beds, without doing much harm: you may even Ru...

The Game Of Logic

It's fate, but fate just gives us a nudge in the right direction onthe fast lane, I guarantee she doesn't have her hands in your pockets while she's doing it

Defiance

The bloody times, the horror, will just be history to them, words on a page, so how will they dare to judge? Very easily, I should imagine.

The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire

Much of human history has consisted of unequal conflicts between the haves and the have-nots.

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

Your destiny has not been decided by others, but by you. Fate determines our choices; but our choices determine fate. You will carry it out because you choose to.

Allison's Defeat

Fate wouldn't create a man that drop-dead gorgeous and make him gay, would it? Oh yes, fate would.

Shut Up and Kiss Me

In the European Union, the relationship between politicians and the fishing industry has become like that of a doctor assisting the suicide of a patient.

The Ocean of Life: The Fate of Man and the Sea

You can never miss your fate," Eleni would always say. "Even if it feels like it, it only means that your fate isn't what you thought.

Traveling Light

If you have a boat to sail, land becomes a choice! If you do not have a boat to sail, land becomes a fate! Create different choices so that you can have different fates!

Mehmet Murat ildan

Some say that to believe in destiny is to dismiss the role of free will. That self-determination cannot prevail in the presence of fate. When the truth is, the only part of destiny we can control is the fate we choose for another.

Emily Thorne

The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations.

John Adams

I used disbelieve in fate, but now I realize that it exists. I still do not believe that it is written in somewhere by any supernatural being. It is our brain, our fate is hidden in our brain. We cannot do anything in strict sense of term, our brain ...

Elmar Hussein

Rhino-mounted Bantu shock troops could have overthrown the Roman Empire. It never happened.

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall

Ballads and Other Poems

Heaviness coats my brain, and I’m surprised at the turn in our conversation; we’re getting into the deep stuff. “Right now, you and me? This feels like fate, if fate can be felt.

Beyond Reach

Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.

Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

Fate refuses to stop at the pretty part of the tale; Fate insists on more tests of courage and wit, a terrible end, even if the heroine's heart be pure and her crime accidental.

The Kingdom of Little Wounds

I didn't know you would be here last night, but you were. We can't fight fate. Instead, we must accept that fate has given us a special opportunity.

Peony in Love

What happened to Violet was terrible, and I’m not saying fate happens without blame. But when fate turns out well, everyone should forget the bad road that got us here.

The Valley of Amazement