It is not the events but our viewpoint toward events that is the determining factor. We ought to be more concerned about removing wrong thoughts from the mind than removing tumors and abscesses from the body.

-….when things seem to have reached that stage, merely say “I won’t play any longer”, and take your departure; but if you stay, stop lamenting.

Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.

It is not the events but our viewpoint toward events that is the determining factor. We ought to be more concerned about removing wrong thoughts from the mind than removing tumors and abscesses from the body.

Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

Never say of anything I have lost it, only say that I have given it back.