The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
Optimists tend to interpret their troubles as transient, controllable, and specific to one situation. Pessimists, on the other hand, believe that their troubles last forever, undermine everything they do, and are uncontrollable.
A great novel is a world unto itself, with its own laws and logic.
"Kindness is a language that everyone understands."
The concept of will is unnecessary in explaining behavior.