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Destiny Quote by John Glenn

“To sit back and let fate play its hand out and never influence it is not the way man was meant to operate.” quote by John Glenn — Download Open image

“To sit back and let fate play its hand out and never influence it is not the way man was meant to operate.”

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There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety.

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I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.

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America had an emphasis on the individual and so education became available for everyone.

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I am a stranger. I come in peace. Take me to your leader and there will be a massive reward for you in eternity.

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Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]

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“Failing to meet your true destiny is a tragic act of free will.”

Anthon St. Maarten

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