Fate Quote by John Dryden
“Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today: Be fair or foul or rain or shine, The joys I have possessed in spite of fate are mine. Not heaven itself upon the past has power; But what has been has been, and I have had my hour.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Will of the World, John Dryden, 1682
The speaker embraces life’s experiences, accepting both good and bad, and asserts that past events cannot control the present.
In simple terms: Accept life’s highs and lows; past cannot control now.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, own your moments.
Themes
acceptance
resilience
self‑determination
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- daily decision‑making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
existential agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you claim ownership of your present?
- What limits does the past truly have over you?
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