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Notions & Feelings - Fate

Dive into English proverbs regarding fate, like "if it is meant to be, it will be" and "you plan and God laughs".

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fate leads the willing and drags (along) the unwilling

used to imply that while fate may guide people towards their destined path, their willingness to cooperate with their circumstances and take action can greatly impact the outcomes they experience

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if it is meant to be, it will be

used to imply that some things are beyond human control and that events will unfold according to a predetermined plan or fate

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if you are born to be hanged, then you will never be drowned

used to emphasize that a person's fate is predetermined and unchangeable, and that they will inevitably experience the fate that has been determined for them

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man proposes, heaven disposes

used to suggest that while people can make plans and decisions, ultimately the outcome of events is determined by fate or a higher power

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you plan and God laughs

used to imply that despite one's careful planning and preparations, unforeseen circumstances or events may disrupt or alter one's intended outcomes

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every bullet has a billet

used to imply that destiny or fate determines who shall be killed, rather than chance or random occurrence

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