Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or read more

Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or determined by the will-whatever we may think.

Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of parties and policies, and whose decrees are final and read more

Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of parties and policies, and whose decrees are final and must be obeyed by all - and will be

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

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.

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.

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 are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.

Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.

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

Whether you're winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You can't change because of the circumstances around read more

Whether you're winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You can't change because of the circumstances around you.