I Must Be Willing To Give Up What I Am In Order To

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth.

First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.

The nearest way to glory is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?