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Atheist Quote by Tobsha Learner

“I was very fierce and very driven at eighteen. But my basic philosophy I think has stayed the same, I'm still an atheist, I still believe strongly in the power of free will (despite the mysticism in my prose). I don't believe in the notion of a pre-ordained destiny, and I think because of the…” quote by Tobsha Learner
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“I was very fierce and very driven at eighteen. But my basic philosophy I think has stayed the same, I'm still an atheist, I still believe strongly in the power of free will (despite the mysticism in my prose). I don't believe in the notion of a pre-ordained destiny, and I think because of the sudden death of my father at sixteen I learnt then that it is essential to live life to the fullest as it could be snatched away at any second.”

Tobsha Learner

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2020

Advocates living fully, rejecting predestination, emphasizing free will and the urgency of life's impermanence.

In simple terms: Live fully, embrace free will, and cherish each moment.

Key Takeaway

Embrace free will and live fully.

Themes

free will impermanence existentialism atheism personal growth

Mood

determined reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal health
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

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Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing life's fragility shape your choices?
  • What does free will mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Belief in free will may clash with societal determinism.

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