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Destiny Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon

“Here’s an example. When I first met Nick Gautier it was fated that he was to get married at age thirty and have a dozen kids. As our friendship grew, I lost the ability to see how his future would play out. Then in one moment of anger, I changed his destiny by telling him he should kill himself. I…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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““Here’s an example. When I first met Nick Gautier it was fated that he was to get married at age thirty and have a dozen kids. As our friendship grew, I lost the ability to see how his future would play out. Then in one moment of anger, I changed his destiny by telling him he should kill himself. I didn’t mean it, but as a god of fate, such proclamations when made by me are law. Fate realigned the circumstances around him that would lead him to make a decision to take his own life. The woman he was to marry ended up dead in her store. His mother’s life was taken by a Daimon and Nick shot himself at her feet. My free will would have been to not lash out at him. Instead I did. His free will would have been to seek revenge as a human against a Daimon and not kill himself. But because of who I am, my proclamation that he kill himself outweighed his will and he didn’t really have any choice. I took his free will and I cost him everyone who was close to him. (Acheron)””

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dark Days, 2013

A narrator claims god‑like power over another's fate, showing how words can become lethal destiny‑shaping forces.

In simple terms: Words can control lives like fate.

Key Takeaway

Speak responsibly; recognize impact of words.

Themes

fate power responsibility consequence free will

Mood

guilt foreboding tragic

Type

narrative cautionary

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • conflict
  • mental health crisis
  • tragic outcomes

Key Concepts

determinism ethical responsibility psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do our words shape others' choices?
  • Can anyone truly dictate another's fate?
A Different Perspective

The claim of absolute control may be exaggerated; real agency remains complex.

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