I am the Master of my Fate

"'Twas fated" and "It was to be,"—
With those two, foolish people cloak their shame that's plain to see.
"'Twas fated" and "It was to be" to no man's honour do despite.
Whoso neglects his honour due
And loses it, can therefore have no right to blame those two,
"'Twas fated" and "It was to be"; here 'gainst that plea I come to fight.
"It was to be" and "So for me 'twas fated"—
By many an ape I hear those reasons stated,
His heart such cheating pleas supplying,
That he does deeds of sin and shame
And says that Fate is all to blame,—
"'Tis not his fault!" By heaven, the fool is lying!