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man proposes, heaven disposes
man proposes, heaven disposes
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used to suggest that while people can make plans and decisions, ultimately the outcome of events is determined by fate or a higher power
Proverb
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The student had meticulously planned their academic schedule, but ' man proposes, heaven disposes' - a family emergency forced them to take a break from their studies, and their plans had to be put on hold.
