Men heap together the mistakes of their lives and create a monster which they call Destiny.

John Oliver Hobbes (1867-1906) American-English author [pseud. of Pearl Cragie]
The Sinner’s Comedy (1892)

Full text. Sometimes misquoted "a monster they call Destiny."


 
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