The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.

gross injustice or wickedness; a morally wrong act.

showy or pretentious display intended to attract notice or impress others.

mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued.

something reused or altered but still bearing traces of its earlier form.

the appearance of being true or real.

in a shy, reserved, or unconfident manner.

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

little known or difficult to understand; abstruse.