You become what you give your attention to...If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.
EpictetusGive me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!
EpictetusDonโt consent to be hurt and you wonโt be hurt โ this is a choice over which you have control
Epictetus