Marriage Quote by William Glasser
““To become more effective, you must learn what these people have learned: how you feel is not controlled by others or events. You are not the physical or psychological slave of your parents, husband, wife, child, boss, the economy, or anything else unless you choose to be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Control Theory in Counseling, 1976
Personal freedom comes from recognizing that emotions are self‑generated, not imposed.
In simple terms: You control your feelings.
Key Takeaway
Choose your emotional responses.
Themes
freedom
responsibility
self‑awareness
Mood
thoughtful
empowering
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- relationship conflict
- career stress
- parenting
- financial pressure
Key Concepts
control theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Which external pressures do you still feel controlled by?
- How can you practice choosing your reactions?
A Different Perspective
External factors can still influence mood despite internal choices.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
