Quotes About Self-control

5. Lack of self-discipline. Discipline comes through self-control. This means that one must control all negative qualities. Before you can control conditions, you must first control yourself. Self-mastery is the hardest job you will ever tackle. If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self. You may see at one and the same time both your best friend and your greatest enemy, by stepping in front of a mirror.

INTEMPERANCE.

Moreover, he will believe it to be the truth. Every man is what he is because of the dominating thoughts which he permits to occupy his mind. Thoughts which a man deliberately places in his own mind, and encourages with sympathy, and with which he mixes any one or more of the emotions, constitute the motivating forces which direct and control his every movement, act, and deed!

Intemperance. The most damaging forms of intemperance are connected with eating, strong drink, and sexual activities. Overindulgence in any of these is fatal to success.

Life is too short and there is too much constructive work to be done to justify us in "striking back" at everyone who says that which we do not wish to hear.

Success is the development of the power with which to get whatever one wants in life without interfering with the rights of others.

Men who control themselves usually boss the job, no matter what it may be.

I said to don Juan that it was not generosity that made me give away the packages but cold fury. I had to do something to calm myself, and that was the first thing that occurred to me. But that's exactly what I've been telling you. Your generosity is not genuine, he retorted and began to laugh at my dismay.

Our will operates in spite of our indulgence. For example, your will is already opening your gap, little by little." "What gap are you talking about?" "There is a gap in us; like the soft spot on the head of a child which closes with age, this gap opens as one develops one's will.

Contrary to what you believe, the earth does not revolve around the desires of your crotch.

It was a well-known fact that the richness of buttery foods led to the moral ruin and confusion of the intellect.

It was a well-known fact that the richness of buttery foods led to moral ruin and confusion of the intellect.

Do you ever have a negative thought in your head?" Rick asked. "Used to, then I figured out that positive can't survive in a negative atmosphere, so I have a mental 'Delete' button that I press real often. Do you have bad thoughts?" she asked.

Allie's eyes followed him as he walked away. He filled out those jeans really well and she could imagine what that tight butt would look like with nothing on it at all. Good lord, she had to get a grip.

Momma always said that a true lady never lets someone know when he's riled her; otherwise, she's giving away her power and her crown. My

There's no room for demons when you're self-possessed.

It's not the magic that has to be strong enough, but the person who's wielding it.

Chin up, don't smile, don't cry, don't fall, walk.

Slow down. Stop trying to do everything now, now, now. Hold up the people behind you for all you care, feel them kicking at your heels but maintain your pace. Don't let anybody dictate your speed.

Temujin said, "It would be seemly to get drunk only three times a month. It would be preferable, clearly, to make it only twice or even only once. It would be perfect never to get drunk at all. But where is the man who could observe such a rule of conduct?

Before, singing was my life, my vocal chords used to lead the way. Now, I'm in-charge.

I don't like having feelings, _Eric Northman

Self-pity is like chocolate; as you get older, you can only afford a little bit.

My pride had risen up and whopped me in the face. I don't lose my temper a lot, but when I do, I make a good job of it.