--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think it's interesting,\" he said, \"that…" description: "\"“I think it's interesting,\" he said, \"that you used the word 'compulsions.' That kind of removes the issue of responsibility.\" \"But I'm taking responsi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89a/dan-wells-2142_fate_i-think-it-s-interesting-he-said-that-yo_2626358.png" --- # I think it's interesting," he said, "that you used the… ![“I think it's interesting," he said, "that you used the word 'compulsions.' That kind of removes the issue of responsibility." "But I'm taking responsibility," I said. "I'm trying to stop it." "You are," he said, "and that's very admirable, but you started this whole conversation by saying that…” quote by Dan Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89a/dan-wells-2142_fate_i-think-it-s-interesting-he-said-that-yo_2626358.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89a/dan-wells-2142_fate_i-think-it-s-interesting-he-said-that-yo_2626358.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89a/dan-wells-2142_fate_i-think-it-s-interesting-he-said-that-yo_2626358.png) > ““I think it's interesting," he said, "that you used the word 'compulsions.' That kind of removes the issue of responsibility." "But I'm taking responsibility," I said. "I'm trying to stop it." "You are," he said, "and that's very admirable, but you started this whole conversation by saying that 'fate' wants you to be a serial killer. If you tell yourself that it's your destiny to become a serial killer, then aren't you really just dodging reponsibility by passing the blame to fate?”” [Dan Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dan-wells/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He challenges the idea that fate excuses wrongdoing, urging personal accountability. **In simple terms:** Fate isn’t an excuse. Key Takeaway Accept responsibility. Themes psychology free will morality Mood thought‑provoking serious Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - therapy sessions - ethical debates - personal growth Key Concepts literature dialogue Questions to Reflect On - Do you ever blame fate? - How can you reclaim agency? 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