“You cannot control the behavior of others, but you can always choose how you respond to it.”

My understanding

If I had a chance to say something to my 20-year-old self, it would be this quote.

People might say or do things we don’t like, but their actions don’t have to decide how we feel or respond.

It’s a powerful reminder that our reactions are our choice. Staying calm, patient, or kind isn’t always easy, but it keeps us in control. In the end, how we respond says more about us than it does about them.