Quotes About Discipline

Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.

I love eating it - grilled chicken, pasta, rice, and other foods that give me long term energy. Every once in a while, my sweet tooth gets the best of me and I have to snack on some candy. Beverage wise, I stick to sports drinks, water, milk, and juice.

There are certain things that I do - I don't eat chicken or pork. I stay away from red meat a lot; I eat fish most of the time. I think it makes me feel cleaner, not just body wise. I feel good.

Do not test out your mind on the grounds that you are examining what seductive and impure thoughts look like, imagining that, as you do this, you will not be overcome by them. Even the wise have in this way been thrown into confusion and become infatuated.

Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.

Let my son stay in jail a little longer. It will make him tougher and wiser.

I have a reputation for drinking a lot. Indeed, I drink quite much. However, I give it up when I wish to do so. I never, ever drink while on duty. The drinking is only for my pleasure. I do not remember neglecting my duties because of drinking even once.

My father firmly embraced the Ralph Kramden philosophy: he was king of his Levittown castle. He worked hard, and his family deferred to his wishes. Except me. I did not defer and was disciplined accordingly.

Politicians wishing to set a better tone should have the discipline to avoid televised cage matches.

My parents were ballet dancers, and I did a lot of ballet, too, so I think I learned quite early on how to hold my body. Although I do recall desperately wishing I was shorter at school.

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

Jazz is about freedom within discipline. Usually a dictatorship like in Russia and Germany will prevent jazz from being played because it just seemed to represent freedom, democracy and the United States.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.

It amazes me how much noise there is on a set while people are trying to focus and do their jobs. But there's some kind of order within that chaos.

It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free.

I think my biggest trait is to play extremely hard within the rules of the game.

You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.

You cannot be a winner without maturity and consistency.

Talent is nothing without dedication and discipline, and dedication and discipline is a talent in itself.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.

Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.

My father is a Jehovah's Witness, and he raised us under a very strict hand.

The interesting thing is I grew up a Jehovah's Witness and I had a very, very strict upbringing.