Those who are happy with themselves take adversities in a thoughtful way and treat them as an isolated incident that has nothing to do with their abilities. On the other hand, those who do not esteem themselves exaggerate failures and assume it as a motive that will mark their destiny.
On one occasion, the Spanish writings Jacinto Benavente received the visit of an acquaintance of his, who did not have great success as a playwright.
During the tour of the house, the guest was astonished by the large library that had the Nobel Prize and exclaimed:
- Oh, Don Jacinto! With so many books you can already write good comedies.
And Benavente replied:
"Well then, my friend, they are at your disposal.
When we find no rest in ourselves it is useless to look elsewhere. If we do not learn to accept ourselves we can not improve or work in a quiet and happy way, but we will create frustration and suffering.
Said by Francois VI, Duke of the Rochefoucauld.