Quotes About Self-control

The worst condition of humans is when they lose knowledge and control of themselves.

Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and, therefore, religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well-being.

The art of ignoring is one of the accomplishments of every well-bred girl, so carefully instilled that at last she can even ignore her own thoughts and her own knowledge.

Whoever does not fight the one who despises him, neither in word not in thought, has received true knowledge and demonstrates a firm trust in God.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

There are limits to self-indulgence none to self-restraint.

The greatest of empires, is the empire over one's self.

A silent tongue does not betray its owner

Fill your mind before you empty your mouth.

Self-reverence self-knowledge self-control - these three alone lead to sovereign power.

When you are right,you have no need to be angry. When you are wrong, you have no right to be angry.

Before something can become a habit it must first be practiced as a discipline.

If you wish to succeed in managing and controlling others - learn to manage and control yourself.

How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?

Don't talk too much. Don't pop off. Don't talk after the game until you cool off.

The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now

My own heart has to be under constant check by Jesus.

Manage yourself first and others will take your orders.

If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will.

My diet plan. 8am to 12noon: only fruits and fruit juice. Noon to 8pm: vegetarian meals. From 8pm to 8am the kitchen is CLOSED.

Your leadership depends on you. You can only be a great leader when you can lead yourself well first.

Concentration can be cultivated. One can learn to exercise will power, discipline one's body and train one's mind.

One definition of maturity is learning to delay pleasure.

When you are learning about a martial art, it is about respect.