Destiny Quote by Ludovico Ariosto
“For rarely man escapes his destiny.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Orlando Furioso, 1516
Everyone ultimately faces their fate.
In simple terms: Destiny is inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your path.
Themes
fate
inevitability
human condition
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life planning
- career
- relationships
- spirituality
Key Concepts
destiny
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your life feel destined?
- How can you shape your destiny?
A Different Perspective
Can lead to fatalism.
![“For rarely man escapes his destiny. [It., Che l'uomo il suo destin fugge di raro.]” quote by Ludovico Ariosto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c2/ludovico-ariosto-32086_destiny_for-rarely-man-escapes-his-destiny-it-ch_2200268.jpg)
![“Such fire was not by water to be drown'd, Nor he his nature changed by changing ground. [Lat., Ne spegner puo per star nell'acqua il foco; Ne puo stato mutar per mutar loco.]” quote by Ludovico Ariosto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc3/ludovico-ariosto-32086_change_such-fire-was-not-by-water-to-be-drown-d_1768038.jpg)
![“Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]” quote by Christoph Martin Wieland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/christoph-martin-wieland-35565_blindly_man-blindly-works-the-will-of-fate-ger-b_3452.jpg)
