Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.
As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of suffering and acknowledges the two possible approaches to such a situation. They highlight that one can either respond with bitterness, dwelling on the pain and negativity, or choose to transform the suffering into something constructive and positive. The speaker makes the personal decision to adopt the latter approach, opting to find ways to channel their suffering into a source of creativity and growth.