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Circumstances Quotes - Page 12

External circumstances do not create feeling states. Feeling states create external circumstances.

Martha Beck (2009). “Steering by Starlight: Find Your Right Life, No Matter What!”, p.6, Rodale

Most of the humor comes from how outrageous the situations and circumstances are.

"Mark Wahlberg on TED 2, the Absurdity of the First Movie, TRANSFORMERS 5, and More". Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. June 27, 2015.

Today I escaped all circumstance, or rather I cast out all circumstance, for it was not outside me, but within my judgements.

Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome) (1968). “(Markou Antoninou autokratoros Ta eis heauton): The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus”

It is our response to our circumstances rather than the degree of difficulty that determines whether or not we are discontent

Jerry Bridges (2014). “Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate”, p.38, Tyndale House