I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.
It is inevitable that a tragedy should arouse sorrowful feelings. Still, out of that sorrow itself comes a feeling of triumph – the victory of the human will over the most adverse circumstances. And thus out of sorrow and defeat come joy and victory.
Every day you can inspire others through your sincere concern for humanity’s happiness and progress.
For him who has completed the journey, for him who is sorrowless, for him who from everything is wholly free, for him who has destroyed all ties, the fever of passion exists not… He is like a pool, unsullied by mud; to such a balanced one, life’s wanderings do not arise. Calm is his mind, calm is his speech, calm is his action, who, rightly knowing, is wholly freed, perfectly peaceful and equipoised.
I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

