There is power in controlling something that can do so much damage-in controlling something, period.

Veronica Roth
About This Quote

This quote speaks to the urge we all feel to control something. We feel the need to control our world and, in some cases, even ourselves. The power of controlling something so destructive is something that’s hard to ignore. It’s a dangerous idea, but one that can be useful in many ways.

For example, when someone is in a bad place in their life, they may not be able to control anything or anyone around them. But they can take control of their own situation by learning to control themselves. If someone has an addiction problem, they can control how much they drink by controlling alcohol consumption.

The same idea could be applied when it comes to other addictions or destructive behaviors. A person could take control of their substance abuse through moderation or exercise or whatever means are necessary for them to recover from the addiction.

Source: Divergent

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