Quote of Arthur Schopenhauer - Fate shuffles the cards and we...
Biography - Arthur Schopenhauer:
German philosopher.
Born: 1788 - Died: 1860
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Born: 1788 - Died: 1860
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Fate shuffles the cards and we play.
Note
Quote source: Parerga and Paralipomena
Translation
(German, French)
See also...
Quotes for: randomness
No contingency anywhere in the universe; no indifference; no liberty. While we act, we are, at the same time, acted upon.
Although men flatter themselves with their great actions, they are not so often the result of a great design as of chance.
It would seem that our actions have lucky or unlucky stars to which they owe a great part of the blame or praise which is given them.
Quotes about destiny:
Fit yourself into accord with the things in which your portion has been cast, and love the men among whom your lot has fallen, but love them truly.
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