We are not actually in charge of life, yet behave as if we are the masters of our own destiny. The realization of this fact is quite a hard one. The ridiculousness of our pomposity and presumption can only result in anger or humor.

This quote means that while we feel like we are in control of our life, and are able to make our own decisions, this is often not the case. We may think that we determine our own destiny, but in reality, life can take unexpected turns, and we don’t always have control. This can be frustrating or funny, depending on our perspective.