Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.
VIKTOR FRANKL
VIKTOR FRANKL
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Viktor Frankl62 quotes · See all“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.”
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