The original one came out in 1971, so if that's the one you're talking about it was, Peter Ostrum. Hope this helps! :) :D (ps. let me know if this is not the version you were talking about.)
It can mean many things to certain people. However I feel like it means don’t let other people tell you your future instead follow “God”.
Explanation:
B I think I'm not exactly sure sorry if its wrong
It makes the story boring. No matter what kind of story it is. If the sentences are long, it becomes boring and uninteresting.