Phyllis Bottome (Forbes-Dennis)

1884-1963, British Writer

Actualization / Fulfillment
Neither situations nor people can be altered by the interference of an outsider. If they are to be altered, that alteration must come from within.
Adversity
There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties or you alter yourself to meet them.
Autonomy / Control
Nothing ever really sets human nature free, but self-control.
in The Wit of Women , L. & M. Cowan, eds.

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