Quotes About Self-control

You must have discipline to have fun.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

As far as your self-control goes, as far goes your freedom.

He that would govern others should first be the master of himself.

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

He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own passions.

When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints.

Never give way to melancholy; resist it steadily, for the habit will encroach.

The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline.

Discontent is want of self-discipline; it is infirmity of will.

Lord, make me chaste - but not yet.

For birth control I rely on my personality.

It is easier to talk than to hold one's tongue.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Going to bed with a woman never hurt a ball player. It's staying up all night looking for them that does you in.

If a man be self-controlled, truthful, wise, and resolute, is there aught that can stay out of reach of such a man?

He who talks too much commits a sin.

Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.

One big vice in a man is apt to keep out a great many smaller ones.

Vice can be learnt, even without a teacher.