Hello Anna, We can't really "subdue life" . I think Kirill is right ,you can subdue or control your wishes ,at least you can modify them according to your life circumstances. You can't always get all what you desire or wish. So you rather hold your wishes within the limits life offers you. That doesn't mean you don't wish and strive to get what you want, but not by force or getting on top of anything but yourself.

Hi Anna, we get out of life what we put into it. If we treat others badly, we should not be surprised if they treat us the same. So, we have a certain amount of control over what life gives us.

oh, that's philosophical one ..) you'd better subdue your wishes or they'll subdue you, hense your life ..