Quotes About Discipline

Most people believe that the Christian commandments are intentionally a little too severe - like setting a clock half an hour ahead to make sure of not being late in the morning.

I needed to find my way to write. I need about six hours of uninterrupted time in order to produce about two hours of writing, and when I accepted that and found the way to do it, then I was able to write.

To put a tempting face aside when duty demands every faculty is a lesson which takes most men longest to learn.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

You must have discipline to have fun.

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

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

Self-control is the quality that distinguishes the fittest to survive.

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.

The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline.

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

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

Football is blocking and tackling. Everything else is mythology.

The way you get better at playing football is to play football.

I just take my three swings and go sit on the bench. I don't ever want to mess up my swing.

Just learn your lines and don't bump into the furniture.

My advice about acting? Speak clearly, don't bump into people, and if you must have motivation, think of your pay packet on Friday.

Stay out of jail.

All my life I have risen regularly at four o'clock and have gone into the woods and talked to God. There He gives me my orders for the day.

Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

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

To bring one's self to a frame of mind and to the proper energy to accomplish things that require plain hard work continuously is the one big battle that everyone has. When this battle is won for all time, then everything is easy.