In any case”—he gestured at the car—“this vehicle has achieved a state of permanent inanimation. - Matt Hughes

Things are as they were meant to be.
“But it was arranged so by you and me.”
Then we are instruments of fate.
“Knowing instruments,” said Filidor.
How does that make a difference?

Have you considered the possibility that our standards as to what is important may differ?

Also, there was a remarkable display of objects that primitive humanity had allegedly thrust through various parts of their bodies—some of them extremely sensitive—for decorative effect. I shuddered slightly at the thought: self-mutilation, though everyone’s right, had always taken me aback.