Language studies.

Of course. We have the power to ignore and live our lives in a happier way. That is why divorce is legal!! In Spanish we have a saying: No tiene la culpa el Indio, sino el que lo hace compadre. The literal translation is irrelevant, but the idea roughly translates into: the person doing the damage to you would not be doing so if you had not invited him/her into your life. “Life is very short, and there’s no time for fussing and fighting my friend. I have always thought that is a crime.” Lennon&McCartney.

"...is a mock-Latin aphorism meaning "Don't let the bastards grind you down". (The real Latin language phrase with the meaning would be Noli pati a scelestis opprimi.)" - wikipedia. Correct?

Which bastards?

Yes good motto - (I learnt it as bastardos nolite carborundorum)