Episode #850 May 17, 2025
“Nona stamina ducit, Decima metitur,
Morta secat.”
“Nona draws the threads, Decima measures,
Morta cuts.” — Ovid paraphrase
The roles of the three Fates suggest the idea that aspects of our existence are beyond our control.
But what of free will? Philosphers posit that conclusions like birth, major events or death might be fated, but fortune governs the path, opportunities, twists and turns along the way. Free will allows us to push the limits of what is achievable.
“Fortune favors the bold” is a phrase used to encourage pushing the limits of what is achievable.
“Audentis Fortuna iuvat: pigrosque feroces respicit ignavosque favet Fortuna secundis.”
(Fortune favors the bold: she turns away from the timid and only helps those who seize their chance.)
— Virgil’s Aeneid
“If Turnus has strength and courage to face the danger,
let him claim his fate through arms and daring.
Each shall bear his own risks,
whether the siege presses on or fortune aids the bold.”
— spoken by Jupiter in Virgil’s Aeneid
Fortune is a matter of approach. Jupiter says that fate can be earned by bold determination. This is determined day by day.
“carpe diem” (Seize the day).
— Horace , Odes
Live now — because tomorrow isn’t promised or predetermined. It is malleable.
Sometimes life can seem predetermined and out of control, yet:
A cowboy will “take the bull by the horns.”
Look the tiger in the eyes for bravery.
Look the wolf in the eyes to see one’s wild self.
Look the snake in the eyes to overcome temptation or fear.
Look in the mirror to confront yourself.
Do all this now.
The end may be fixed, but the path lies in the direction we choose.
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