This expresses fatalism: some things (wealth, love, success) are predestined, and striving too hard for what isn't meant to be brings suffering. It encourages acceptance and peace.
Rooted in Buddhism and Daoism, this saying reflects a belief in cosmic order and karma. It's often used to comfort people after failure or loss.
It serves as emotional regulation and social glue. By attributing outcomes to fate, it reduces blame, envy, and self-criticism, helping people move on gracefully.
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