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Deathstalker · 09-07-2005, 07:28 PM

What's the difference? I never understood.

MageB420666 · 09-07-2005, 07:44 PM

There isn't one, they're synonyms. Two different words that mean the same thing.

politicophile · 09-09-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dictionary.com

Destiny:

1. The inevitable or necessary fate to which a particular person or thing is destined; one's lot.
2. A predetermined course of events considered as something beyond human power or control.

Fate:

1.

a. The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events.
b. The inevitable events predestined by this force.

2. A final result or consequence; an outcome.
3. Unfavorable destiny; doom.

It looks like the two terms are indeed synonimous. However, it also seems as though fate also has a somewhat more negative connotation...

Charlatan · 09-09-2005, 07:29 AM

Those definitions also suggest that Fate is a force that drives one's Destiny... i.e. Destiny is applied to the specific individual while Fate is larger force that drives that Destiny.

It also suggests though that in use they are synonyms...

"It is Fate that has lead me to my Destiny"

but your could say: "Fate lead me to my fate."

It's just not as well written the second time.

Fate · 09-09-2005, 07:38 AM

I knew there would be a topic about me one day.

The way I see it, fate and destiny are different things (negating the definition). Fate is similar to "You have no choice but to die in life", While destiny is the revolution of something; "I'm in school for the next 4 years to be a teacher". The person's fate is to one day die, but his/her destiny is to one day be a teacher.

Fate: No Choice
Destiny: Choice

IMHO they're interconnected, but not exactly the same thing.

Pip · 09-09-2005, 08:00 AM

The way I've understood the difference between the two words is that destiny is something that takes a bit of work, some epic travelling and stuff like that, as in the phrase 'to fulfil your destiny'. Fate is more automatic, written in the stars, can't avoid it type of thing. You can fail to fulfil your destiny but you can't escape your fate.

ElvenDestiny · 09-20-2005, 08:59 AM

And I have to say part of me is within this topic as well.

Personally I think the actual difference between the two are up to the people who believe in them. Kinda like how ever you take it kinda deal.

xepherys · 09-20-2005, 09:37 AM

Yeah, I think it's a matter of how you've heard the word used in the past.

To me, fate means what will become of you while destiny is what COULD become of you (for better or worse).

ElvenDestiny · 09-20-2005, 10:36 AM

Yeah I think that about sums it up there Xepherys.

5757 · 09-20-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by politicophile

From Dictionary.com

It looks like the two terms are indeed synonimous. However, it also seems as though fate also has a somewhat more negative connotation...

Yep. That seems about right. Just say it to yourself. I met the person of my dreams. It was F A T E. Or it was D E S T I N Y....... ahhh.

Fate does sound a little negative.

09-07-2005, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deathstalker Upright Location: New Jersey	Destiny and Fate What's the difference? I never understood.

09-07-2005, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	There isn't one, they're synonyms. Two different words that mean the same thing. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

09-09-2005, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Those definitions also suggest that Fate is a force that drives one's Destiny... i.e. Destiny is applied to the specific individual while Fate is larger force that drives that Destiny. It also suggests though that in use they are synonyms... "It is Fate that has lead me to my Destiny" but your could say: "Fate lead me to my fate." It's just not as well written the second time. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-09-2005, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fate Crazy Location: Montreal	I knew there would be a topic about me one day. The way I see it, fate and destiny are different things (negating the definition). Fate is similar to "You have no choice but to die in life", While destiny is the revolution of something; "I'm in school for the next 4 years to be a teacher". The person's fate is to one day die, but his/her destiny is to one day be a teacher. Fate: No Choice Destiny: Choice IMHO they're interconnected, but not exactly the same thing. __________________ vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is Off HTML code is Off

09-20-2005, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
ElvenDestiny Tilted Location: Pittsburgh, Pa	And I have to say part of me is within this topic as well. Personally I think the actual difference between the two are up to the people who believe in them. Kinda like how ever you take it kinda deal. __________________ A trees touch could be so soft it could steal you from reality. A winds whisper could be so fierce it could steal your life away.

09-09-2005, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pip Likes Hats Location: Stockholm, Sweden	The way I've understood the difference between the two words is that destiny is something that takes a bit of work, some epic travelling and stuff like that, as in the phrase 'to fulfil your destiny'. Fate is more automatic, written in the stars, can't avoid it type of thing. You can fail to fulfil your destiny but you can't escape your fate.

09-20-2005, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Yeah, I think it's a matter of how you've heard the word used in the past. To me, fate means what will become of you while destiny is what COULD become of you (for better or worse).

09-20-2005, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
ElvenDestiny Tilted Location: Pittsburgh, Pa	Yeah I think that about sums it up there Xepherys. __________________ A trees touch could be so soft it could steal you from reality. A winds whisper could be so fierce it could steal your life away.