A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often read more

A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.

The people and circumstances around me do not make me what I am, they reveal who I am

The people and circumstances around me do not make me what I am, they reveal who I am

No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.

No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.

You are an extremely valuable, worthwhile, significant person even though your present circumstances may have you felling otherwise.

You are an extremely valuable, worthwhile, significant person even though your present circumstances may have you felling otherwise.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life read more

If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to give.

It is not the situation that makes the man, but the man who makes the situation.

It is not the situation that makes the man, but the man who makes the situation.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.

We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within.

We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within.