"Fortune is the ruler of half our actions, but she allows the other half to be governed by us."
Today's Question
Do you perceive 'unexpected coincidences' in life as obstacles that disrupt your plans, or as opportunities to embrace?
The attitude of a player handling the cards of Fate
Machiavelli believed power moves through the interaction of will (Virtù) and luck (Fortuna). He refused to be helpless before destiny.
He compared fate to a 'river.' While a flood can destroy dikes, the river is not destructive to those who have prepared by building strong dams and channels beforehand. He believed half of our actions are in our hands.