“Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her but once they are in hand he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game”
— Voltaire
Simplified Meaning:
Life gives everyone different situations to deal with, much like a game gives players different cards to use. You cannot change the cards you receive, just like you cannot always control what happens to you in life, such as where you are born or what family you are part of. However, what really matters is what you choose to do with those situations, just like deciding how to play your cards in a game. For example, if someone grows up without much money, they can still work hard at school, learn new skills, and find ways to improve their future. They use what they have (their cards) to make the best choices they can. In history, many successful people started with very little. They became great by making smart decisions and working hard, not by getting lucky breaks. So, remember, you might not control everything that happens in your life, but you do control how you respond. You have the power to make the best of any situation and find ways to succeed, no matter what cards you are dealt.
