Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.
When an individual is kept in a situation of inferiority, the fact is that he does become inferior.
Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation through very slight forces.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.
I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both.
Never permit a dichotomy to rule your life, a dichotomy in which you hate what you do so you can have pleasure in your spare time. Look for a situation in which your work will give you as much happiness as your spare time.
Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands.
Now, try to put on a black skin for five minutes. I know you find this hard to do, but there is no other way to get the living feel of our situation.