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Ben Okri is a British poet born on March 15, 1959. His poetry is deeply influenced by African culture and is known for its unique style and profound themes. Okri's works have received international recognition, including a nomination for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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“We plan our lives according to a dream that came to us in our childhood, and we find that life alters our plans. And yet, at the end, from a rare height, we also see that our dream was our fate. It's just that providence had other ideas as to how we would get there. Destiny plans a different route, or turns the dream around, as if it were a riddle, and fulfills the dream in ways we couldn't have expected.”

Ifs Way Ideas Different Ends Dream Turns Destiny Our Lives Fate Plans Childhood Expected Height Providence Routes Our Dreams Riddle

Book:Astonishing the Gods

Source: Astonishing the Gods

“You are a mischievous one. You will cause no end of trouble. You have to travel many roads before you find the river of your destiny. This life of yours will be full of riddles. You will be protected and you will never be alone.”

Ends Causes Destiny Trouble Rivers This Life Protected Your Destiny Riddle Mischievous

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“The road will never swallow you. The river of destiny will always overcome evil. May you understand your fate. Suffering will never destroy you, but will make you stronger. Success will never confuse you of scatter your spirit, but will make you fly higher into the good sunlight. Your life will always surprise you.”

May Spirit Suffering Evil Destiny Fate Higher Rivers Overcoming Stronger Surprise Sunlight Makes You Stronger

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“Destiny plans a different route and fulfills the dream in ways we couldn't have expected.”

Way Different Dream Destiny Plans Childhood Expected Routes

Book:Astonishing the Gods

Source: Astonishing the Gods

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Born: March 15, 1959
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 92

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