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“There is indeed one element in human destiny that not blindness itself can controvert: whatever else we are intended to do, we are not intended to succeed; failure is the fate allotted. It is so in every art and study; it is so above all in the continent art of living well.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“There is indeed one element in human destiny that not blindness itself can controvert: whatever else we are intended to do, we are not intended to succeed; failure is the fate allotted. It is so in every art and study; it is so above all in the continent art of living well.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human destiny includes inevitable failure; success isn’t guaranteed, especially in living well.

In simple terms: Failure is a natural part of life.

Key Takeaway

Accept limits and focus on effort.

Themes

destiny failure human condition

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

inspirational thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • career
  • artistic pursuits
  • personal growth
  • daily decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define success in living well?
  • What can you learn from inevitable setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Success may still be achievable through perseverance.

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