Quotes About Self-control

When I get anxious and scared, I probably lose my temper more than I should.

I have made a few mistakes with my temper, I know. But I have learned from that.

Do I ever really lose my temper? Goodness me, no. Not at home or at work. There's no point in getting in a tizz over anything. Life's too short.

I can't fully rule out that I lose my temper sometimes.

I wouldn't say I have a bad temper.

I have a bit of a temper.

I've started meditating, but I do have a quick temper.

As a kid I lost my temper quite easily and tended to look away from the game itself. Now I know how to manage that and get the best out of myself.

I'm not going to have temper tantrums anymore.

The older I get, the more I realize the importance of maintaining an even temperament - not getting too emotional, focusing on the task at hand. You don't want to make a business deal based on your emotions.

Temperance is a mean with regard to pleasures.

As to the advantages of temperance in the training of the armed forces and of its benefits to the members of the forces themselves, there can be no doubt in the world.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.

For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance.

All power is from within and therefore under our control

A guy told me one time, "Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner

Best not to say what you think in order to give offence, obviously, not if you're nice, as we are. Whatever you say, though, someone will feel offended. On that question, I rather side with the Stoics, The Stoics held that offence has to be taken, it can't just be given, so we should try not to take it in the first place.

That's like complaining you're getting a gut, so you go on an all-Twinkie diet.

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.

The reason for not going out and sinning all you like is the same as the reason for not going out and putting your nose in a slicing machine: it's dumb, stupid, and no fun.

So it is with blackberries. If you pull too hard, you may get the berry but you will lose the sweetness of it. On the other hand, if you leave it, it may be gone the next time you come by. Each person must find this point of equilibrium for himself.

You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires, than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is the victory over self. ARISTOTLE