Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Choice not chance determines your destiny [my family motto...credited to Aristotle]
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your destiny is shaped by the choices you make rather than by random events.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the impact of our decisions on our lives. By asserting that choice, rather than chance, shapes destiny, Aristotle suggests that we are the architects of our own futures and that conscious decisions lead to meaningful outcomes.
Themes
DestinyChoiceResponsibilityDecisionsPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about taking control of one's life.
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