Destiny shapes our lives in ways both big and small. Sometimes, a simple quote can be a guiding light, reminding us of our path or giving us the courage to walk a new one. It’s these moments of clarity that can change everything.
In this article, we’ll share some of the best quotes about destiny. These words come from great thinkers, writers, and leaders who have inspired many. Let their wisdom speak to you and guide your journey.
Inspirational Destiny Quotes
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
“Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.”
“Life is like a novel. It’s filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page.”
“Sometimes, perhaps, we are allowed to get lost that we may find the right person to ask directions of.”
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.”
“We are all tied to our destiny and there is no way we can liberate ourselves.”
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.”
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
“Accept the things to which fate binds you and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.”
“Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.”
“We do not create our destiny; we participate in its unfolding.”
“Each man is the architect of his own fate.”
“Whatever is going to happen will happen, whether we worry or not.”
“Fate leads the willing and drags along the reluctant.”
“No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently.”
“You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.”
“To find your own way is to follow your own bliss.”
“Destiny is a parapet of the human spirit, an intersection where the winds of fortune and willpower collide.”
“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.”
“What’s meant to be will always find a way.”
“Destiny is not a matter of great chances, but of small choices.”
“Man is the maker of his own destiny, and I think that it is high time he started making a better destiny.”
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
“The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last.”
“It is not our abilities that show what we truly are… it is our choices.”
“Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.”
“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”
“Destiny is a journey, not a destination. What you become on the way is more important than what you reach.”
“Our destiny is within us; you only have to be brave enough to see it.”
“It is not down on any map; true places never are.”
Quotes on Destiny and Choices
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
“We are our choices.”
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.”
“It is choice – not chance – that determines your destiny.”
“Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
“You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.”
“The future depends on what you do today.”
“Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.”
“Let the path be guided by the choices you make, for they are the map to your destiny.”
“We create our fate every day we live.”
“it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.”
“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
“The distance between your dreams and reality is called action.”
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”
“Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.”
“Some things are destined to be – it just takes us a couple of tries to get there.”
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
“We cannot escape the destiny of our nature.”
“Your destiny is shaped by the decisions you make. Choose wisely.”
“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.”
“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.”
“Our destiny changes with our thought; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thought corresponds with our desire.”
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
“Though we may not have the power to choose our circumstances, we have the power to shape our fate by our decisions.”
“Life’s decisions are the rudder that steers our fate.”
“The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.”
“What we call our destiny is truly our character and that character can be altered. The knowledge that we are responsible for our actions and attitudes does not need to be discouraging, because it also means that we are free to change this destiny.”
Destiny Quotes about Love and Relationships
“Love is not something you go out and look for. Love finds you, and when it does, ready or not, it will be the best thing to ever happen to you.”
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
“Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever.”
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought.”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
“The greatest pleasure of life is love.”
“Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.”
“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.”
“The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.”
“We are most alive when we’re in love.”
“Love is the ultimate truth at the heart of creation.”
“Destiny determines who enters your life, but you decide who stays.”
“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.”
“Love is a game that two can play and both win.”
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“Where there is love, there is life.”
“The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.”
“True love stories never have endings.”
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.”
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
“Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star.”
“Love is a destiny that we must embrace, a path marked by the stars.”
“I am yours, don’t give myself back to me.”
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
“You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.”
“Love is not a matter of counting the years, but making the years count.”
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
Thought-Provoking Quotes on Fate and Destiny
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
“Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don’t always like.”
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.”
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
“Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.”
“Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us; it is a gift.”
“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful.”
“Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him.”
“Fate loves the fearless.”
“A man’s true state of power and riches is to be in himself.”
“You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.”
“What we call our destiny is truly our character and that character can be altered. The knowledge that we are responsible for our actions and attitudes does not need to be discouraging, because it also means that we are free to change this destiny.”
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
“Men heap together the mistakes of their lives and create a monster they call Destiny.”
“Fate will unwind as it must!”
“Destiny whispers secrets to those who dare to listen.”
“Fate is a name for facts not yet passed under the fire of thought; for causes which are unpenetrated.”
“Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.”
“Control your own destiny or someone else will.”
“Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions. You change direction but the sandstorm chases you.”
“Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.”
“Fate only takes you so far, then it’s up to you to make it happen.”
“Actions are the seed of fate, deeds grow into destiny.”
“It is the strange fate of man, that even in the greatest of evils the fear of the worst continues to haunt him.”
“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.”
“We forge the chains we wear in life.”
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
“our destiny is defined by the choices we make.”
“Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.”
Motivational Quotes about Shaping ones Destiny
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.”
“We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.”
“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”
“It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.”
“Our lives are a sum total of the choices we have made.”
“The only way to predict your future is to create it.”
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”
“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful.”
“Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased.”
“You control your future, your destiny. What you think about comes about.”
“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.”
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
“Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”
“In every moment, you are the only one who gets to choose your attitude. Choose wisely.”
“The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now.”
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
“Your destiny is not by chance, but by choice.”
“What we think, we become.”
“Life is about making an impact, not making an income.”
Destiny Quotes from Famous Personalities
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
“Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting, and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.”
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours.”
“Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him.”
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.”
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
“Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.”
“God-given dreams carry within themselves the power for their fulfillment.”
“Control your own destiny or someone else will.”
“Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.”
“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.”
“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.”
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”
“Our destiny is not written for us, but by us.”
“Life is not an easy matter. You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, above all kinds of perfidy and baseness.”
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
“Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand.”
“We are all of us born with a greater destiny than we can imagine.”
“The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.”
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”
“Destiny is usually just around the corner. Like a thief, a hooker, or a lottery vendor: its three most common personifications. But what destiny does not do is home visits. You have to go for it.”
“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”
Philosophical Thoughts on Destiny through Quotes
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” –William Shakespeare
“Sometimes, the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.” –Naeem Callaway
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” –John Lennon
“Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.” –J.K. Rowling
“Even when a diverted path shows up, destiny will still find its way.” –Unknown
“Fate leads the willing and drags along the reluctant.” –Seneca
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” –Albert Einstein
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice.” –William Jennings Bryan
“You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.” –French Proverb
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” –Oscar Wilde
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” –Allen Saunders
“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” –Jean de La Fontaine
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What’s meant to be will always find a way.” –Trisha Yearwood
“Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny, but what we put into it is ours.” –Dag Hammarskjöld
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
“Our lives are a fabric of choices and chances, each stitch leading us to our destiny.” –Unknown
“To the wrongs that need resistance, to the right that needs assistance, to the future in the distance, give yourself.” –Carrie Chapman Catt
“Men do not shape destiny. Destiny produces the man for the hour.” –Fidel Castro
“Man is manacled only by himself; thought and action are the jailers of fate.” –James Allen
“There is no such thing as chance; and what to us seems merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny.” –Friedrich Schiller
“Your destiny is in your own hands; it is up to you to make it.” –Anonymous
“we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” –Lewis Carroll
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” –Peter Drucker
“Each meeting occurs at the precise moment for which it was meant. Usually, when it will have the greatest impact on our lives.” –Nadia Scrieva
“Destiny is not a destination but a journey of self-discovery and growth.” –Unknown
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” –Confucius
“Every man has his own destiny; the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.” –Henry Miller
“The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.” –Les Brown
Wrapping Up
Reflecting on quotes about destiny can provide a fresh perspective on life’s twists and turns. These quotes can inspire, motivate, and offer comfort. They remind us that while we may not control every aspect of our future, our choices and attitudes play a significant role.
Next time you face uncertainty or seek direction, think back to these words of wisdom. They can serve as guiding lights, helping you navigate your path. By embracing the lessons within these quotes, you can find strength and clarity in your own journey.
