Choice Quote by Rush
““There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance A planet of play things We dance on the strings Of powers we cannot perceive 'The stars aren't aligned Or the gods are malign...' Blame is better to give than receive You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill I will choose a path that's clear I will choose freewill There are those who think That they were dealt a losing hand The cards were stacked against them They weren't born in Lotus Land All preordained A prisoner in chains A victim of venomous fate Kicked in the face You can't pray for a place In heaven's unearthly estate Each of us A cell of awareness Imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends With uncertain ends On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet””
About This Quote
Source Song: “There Are Those Who Think” by Rush, 2023
The lyrics explore tension between fatalism and free will, urging personal agency despite uncertainty and unseen forces.
In simple terms: Life feels predetermined but we can still choose our actions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace agency, reject passive blame.
Themes
free will
determinism
agency
existentialism
choice
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
lyilosophical
motivational
existential
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- overcoming fatalism
- creative problem solving
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute outcomes to destiny or effort?
- How can you act when you cannot see all influences?
A Different Perspective
Believing in fate can limit motivation and lead to resignation.
