Quotes for reading practice: Much of your pain is self-chosen. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self.

Complete this quotation from memory

Much of your pain is self-chosen. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick _____.

Explore words from this quotation

• physician
• bitter
• chosen

Write a response to this quotation

Begin with “I agree with ‘Much of your pain is self-chosen. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self.’ when…” and describe a specific situation. Then write “However, …” and give a situation where the advice may not apply. Explain your reasoning instead of repeating the quote.