“My mother taught me, when I was a little girl, that when anything very dreadful happens, I must think of what I would be doing if it had not happened, and then do that.” (ODAT, 3 May)
If nothing happens, I’ll read my book.
If something happens, I’ll read my book.
As the plane takes off, I’ll read my book.
As it plummets, I’ll read my book.
I might as well make the most of the time to impact.
I really need not be upset at disagreeable things: I will be agreeable in the face of them.
It is that choice that represents the ultimate victory over untoward circumstances and froward people.