Quotes for reading practice: It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

Complete this quotation from memory

It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that _____.

Explore words from this quotation

• happens
• matters
• react

Write a response to this quotation

Begin with “I agree with ‘It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.’ 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.