Thornton WilderEither we live by accident and die by accident, or we live by plan and die by plan.
About This Quote
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. This quote is about how we live our lives and the choices we make. If we live by accident and die by accident, then we are living through coincidence and chance. We don’t take control of our lives and plan according to our own desires. However, if we live by plan and die by plan, then our lives are controlled by things that are out of our control.
Source: The Bridge Of San Luis Rey
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