I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.( Popular misquote of "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.")

Maya Angelou
I can be changed by what happens to me. But...
I can be changed by what happens to me. But...
I can be changed by what happens to me. But...
I can be changed by what happens to me. But...
About This Quote

The concept of self-perspective is a very important skill. It is crucial for anyone who hopes to become a master of their own life. In order to master something, you have to learn how to look at it from different perspectives and then come up with your best decisions. Self-perspective is knowing that we are not our circumstances and that we can rise above them and choose the best course of action without becoming limited by them.

Source: Letter To My Daughter

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