--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And I envied her that she had chosen her…" description: "\"And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and was doing what she wanted to do. I don't suppose I had any idea what I 'wanted' and so I was ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/745/elizabeth-wein-3764_chosen_and-i-envied-her-that-she-had-chosen-her_2933026.jpg" --- # And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and… ![“And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and was doing what she wanted to do. I don't suppose I had any idea what I 'wanted' and so I was chosen, not choosing. There's glory and honor in being chosen. But not much room for free will.” quote by Elizabeth Wein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/745/elizabeth-wein-3764_chosen_and-i-envied-her-that-she-had-chosen-her_2933026.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/745/elizabeth-wein-3764_chosen_and-i-envied-her-that-she-had-chosen-her_2933026.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/745/elizabeth-wein-3764_chosen_and-i-envied-her-that-she-had-chosen-her_2933026.jpg) > “And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and was doing what she wanted to do. I don't suppose I had any idea what I 'wanted' and so I was chosen, not choosing. There's glory and honor in being chosen. But not much room for free will.” [Elizabeth Wein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-wein/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She envies someone who chose their own path, feeling her life was assigned, highlighting tension between destiny and autonomy. **In simple terms:** She envies chosen freedom versus assigned fate. Key Takeaway Recognize and create personal agency. Themes choice destiny autonomy envy glory Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - career decisions - personal relationships - creative projects - life planning Key Concepts free will identity purpose Questions to Reflect On - How can you assert agency in a role you feel assigned? - What does “glory in being chosen” mean to you? 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