Destiny/literature

Famous quotes containing the words destiny and/or literature:

“The real test of a man is not how well he plays the role he has invented for himself, but how well he plays the role that destiny assigned to him.”
—Jan Patocka (1907–1977)

“The Irishman in English literature may be said to have been born with an apology in his mouth.”
—James Connolly (1870–1916)