“At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.”— The Alchemist, amazon.com
“When you try to control your partner, you are at risk of pushing them away. It is oppressive to have someone constantly trying to lure you away from the things you enjoy, or being critical of what you are doing. Relationships that are vibrant require that two people be in control of their individual…”— Stanley Steel, amazon.com