Quotes About Discipline

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

A fool rejects his fatherís discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.

The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.