And the way to be free is to let go of anything that is not within your control. - Epictetus

Once I was liable to the same mistakes, but, thanks to God, no longer …’
Well, isn’t it just as worthwhile to have devoted and applied yourself to this goal as to have read or written fifty pages?

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone with strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

I was born to fly wherever I like, to live in the open air, to sing whenever I want. You take all this away from me and then say, “What’s wrong with you?