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Man is supposed to be the maker of his destiny. It is only partly true. He can make his destiny, only in so far as he is allowed by the Great Power.
Man is supposed to be the maker of his destiny. It is only partly true. He can make his destiny, only in so far as he is allowed by the Great Power.
Approximate author period: c. 1908 AD · modern
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- Mahatma Gandhi
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- Approximate author period: c. 1908 AD · modern
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