The Boundaries of Fate: “Life and Death Are Decreed; Wealth and Honor Lie with Heaven”

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Zi Xia said: “Death and life are decreed; riches and honor depend on Heaven.”

Death and life have their determined appointment; riches and honors depend upon Heaven.

死生有命，富贵在天。

Source: The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Chapter 5

Author: Zi Xia

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