The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.
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Interpretation can either compound hardship or contain it. Inner framing has genuine consequence for outer endurance.
Milton's line is not a denial of circumstance, but a reminder of mental sovereignty. Thought can alter lived atmosphere even when terrain remains difficult.
Its endurance comes from psychological honesty. The mind can become either ally or saboteur.
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