You should do your best to plan and work hard, but the final outcome is ultimately beyond your control. It's an expression of humility and acceptance of fate.
This saying reflects the influence of Confucianism and Daoism, which both acknowledge human effort but also a higher cosmic order. It's often used to console people after failure despite hard work.
It provides psychological relief by shifting responsibility from the individual to a larger force, reducing guilt and self-blame. It also encourages perseverance—since you can't control the outcome, you might as well do your part fully.
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