“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will”
— Jawaharlal Nehru
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Simplified Meaning:
Life can be compared to a card game. The cards you get, like the situation you're born into or the challenges you face, are beyond your control. This is like the rules of the game, or the cards you get dealt. However, how you choose to play your cards is up to you. For example, if someone is born into a poor family, they can't change that fact (the dealt hand). But, they can work hard, make smart choices, and improve their situation over time (playing their hand). So, while you can't control everything that happens to you, you do have control over how you respond and what you do next. It's encouraging us to focus on our actions and decisions, no matter the circumstances we start with.
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