Man proposes, God disposes.
谋事在人,成事在天。
Some people think that although man may have the intention of doing something, it is only God who decides whether it is to be done. They believe in the saying, “Man proposes, God disposes.”
有些人认为虽然人可能有所抱负,但是只有上帝才能决定这个抱负能否实现。他们笃信这句俗话:“谋事在人,成事在天。”