Man supposes that he directs his life and governs his actions, when his existence is irretrievably under the control of destiny. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

Man supposes that he directs his life and governs his actions, when his existence is irretrievably under the control of destiny.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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