Quote by Warren Mitchell

I knew that I did not have to buy into society's notion that I had to be handsome and healthy to be happy. I was in charge of my spaceship and it was my up, my down. I could choose to see this situation as a setback or as a starting point. I chose to begin life again.

I knew that I did not have to buy into society's notion that

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their realization that they are not obligated to conform to society's standards of beauty and health in order to find happiness. They embrace the idea of being the captain of their own life, able to shape their perspective. Instead of viewing a challenging situation as a setback, they choose to see it as an opportunity for a fresh start, affirming their personal agency and the power to create their own path.

By Warren Mitchell

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