Here's a common one in spiritual literature, BB. It may be a cliche by now, but it's true (for most people most of the time).

"You are not the victim of the world you see...you're the victim of the way you see the world."

(This does not, however, apply to certain extreme situations, such as: a child who is abused by an adult, for example. It does apply to most common everyday situations involving adults who chronically feel like victims of a "cruel world". As such, it's a very useful piece of advice to people who need to change their negative thinking habits and empower themselves.)