Quotes About Willpower

A strong man could bend the sky to suit him, but only for himself, Temujin knew.

He raised his head and summoned his endurance to take him farther. His body was finished, but he remembered Yesugei telling him a man's will could carry him long after the weak flesh had given up.

Empathy is not simply a matter of trying to imagine what others are going through, but having the will to muster enough courage to do something about it. In a way, empathy is predicated upon hope.

Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart" "It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability that counts." "Let God's promises shine on your problems." "Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear.

everyone knows how to lose weight—it's just a matter of wanting it badly enough to make it work

There's only one thing that can guarantee our failure, and that's if we quit.

Now discipline must dominate all else. Strength is mind over matter. A great quote from a great friend.

She'd fight until she was broken. She would NOT give up.

ealth you can do anything you set your mind

To become the kind of person you want to become, you've got to have discipline. It's easier to keep to your standards 100 percent of the time versus 98 percent of the time.

Stay focused and stay determined. Don't look to anyone else to be your determination - have self-determination. It will take you very far.

I've always been very determined. I don't get easily discouraged.

We're all going to be victims of temptation at several points in our lives.

Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory.

You know that neither numbers nor strength give the victory, but that side which, with the assistance of the gods, attacks with the greatest resolution is generally irresistible.

In man - in the history of mankind, this has happened many times, and occupation leaders hang on to the land that they're occupying. People fight to liberate their land. But in the end, the people's will is what achieves victory.

Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.

Let us don our armor of control."-Lady Berwick

Rhys tried to imagine what his mother would make of this subtle, incandescent creature with a mind full of books and music in her fingers. "She'll think you're too pretty. And too soft. She doesn't understand your kind of strength." Helen looked pleased. "You think I'm strong?" "I do," he said without hesitation. "You have a will like a steel blade.

I'll have you know," Mrs. Church said in amazement, "it took our two stoutest footmen to bring that crate into the house. How did two young ladies manage to carry it away so quickly?" "Sh-sheer determination," Helen wheezed. "All I want in this life," West told Kathleen, "is to see you try to pry that crate away from those two." "I wouldn't dare," she replied, giving up. "They would do me bodily harm.

It required a great deal of Cam's willpower—and he had a considerable supply—not to skewer Christopher Frost with a dining utensil. He wanted her attention. All of it.

Focus on what you can control... Kow what you can bend to your will, and don't waste energy on what you can't.

Know what you can bend to your will, and don't waste energy on what you can't. It'll suck you dry, like it is right now.