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"Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will." This was said by Jawarhal Nehru. It means that how life acts towards you is uncontrollable, however, the way you react towards life is what defines you, and the decisions you make will reflect the kind of life you live. This quote is true based on the fact that humans can do whatever they choose to, even if it has a negative impact on themselves or others. This can be clearly seen in The Hobbit written by J.R.R Tolkien. In this story, Tolkien makes the protagonist, Bilbo Baggins, seem very cautious and hesitant to choose the easy way out and never go on adventures, but he gets a quest forced upon him by another's choice, and he reluctantly chooses to go and assist the people that wanted him to go. He shows how Baggins choices become more courageous, more wise in his choices, and how he stays true to himself.