Quotes about Destiny

An example is often a deceptive mirror, and the order of destiny, so troubling to our thoughts, is not always found written in things past.

When you think of it, really there are four fundamental questions of life. You've asked them, I've asked them, every thinking person asks them. They boil down to this; origin, meaning, morality and destiny. 'How did I come into being? What brings life meaning? How do I know right from wrong? Where am I headed after I die?'

I'm not going to die, I'm going home like a shooting star.

I'm not going to die, honey. I'm going home like a shooting star.

I am not going to die; I'm going home like a shooting star.

They, then, who are destined to die, need not be careful to inquire what death they are to die, but into what place death will usher them.

But those who are of opinion that, apart from the will of God, the stars determine what we shall do, or what good things we shall possess, or what evils we shall suffer, must be refused a hearing by all, not only by those who hold the true religion, but by those who wish to be the worshippers of any gods whatsoever, even false gods. For what does this opinion really amount to but this, that no god whatever is to be worshipped or prayed to?

Of this at least I am certain, that no one has ever died who was not destined to die some time.

For the steps of a man are ordered by the Lord, and He shall dispose his way.

Even Fortune herself has had an adverse fortune.

Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received, but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.

Trust God that you are where you are meant to be.