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 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)””
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.
Speak responsibly; recognize impact of words.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- conflict
- mental health crisis
- tragic outcomes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do our words shape others' choices?
- Can anyone truly dictate another's fate?
The claim of absolute control may be exaggerated; real agency remains complex.