Quotes About Self-improvement

As I have not much time left in life, I am determined not to be a coward. I will live as earnestly as I can and feel my feelings deeply, I will rigorously reflect upon my thoughts and emotions, and try to improve myself as much as I can. I will continue to write and to study, so that when the time of my death comes, I will die beautifully, as a man in the midst of a supreme and noble effort.

And to contend with the whole world is a comfort, but to contend with oneself dreadful.

If a person does not become what he understands, then he does not understand it either.

Beware the man (or jinni) of action when he finally seeks to better himself with thought. A little thinking is a dangerous thing.

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Physician heal thyself.

On one level, wisdom is nothing more profound than an ability to follow one's own advice.

Merely accepting that we are lazy, distracted, petty, easily provoked to anger, and inclined to waste our time in ways that we will later regret is not a path to happiness.

Willpower is itself a biological phenomenon. You can change your life, and yourself, through effort and discipline—but you have whatever capacity for effort and discipline you have in this moment, and not a scintilla more (or less). You are either lucky in this department or you aren't—and you cannot make your own luck.

You have not built your mind. And in moments in which you seem to build it—when you make an effort to change yourself, to acquire knowledge, or to perfect a skill—the only tools at your disposal are those that you have inherited from moments past.

I know I've made huge gains in my confidence, and knowing more about my racing and myself as a person. That has made me a better athlete

Bodybuilding is about making oneself seem larger than life. It's about creating the illusion of perfection.

Each victory gained over oneself means new strength to gain more victories.

Psychology should be just as concerned with building strength as with repairing damage

The strong look for more strength, the weak for excuses.

Know your strengths, weaknesses, and needs.

Yes, forget your weakness, whatever that weakness may be. It is egotism, it is selfishness after. all, for it is a dwelling on self. Forget your weakness; and remember your strength.

If you grow yourself to become a successful person, in strength of character and mind, you will naturally be successful in anything and everything you do.

I claim that nothing else is so effective in encouraging the growth of chess strength as such independent analysis, both of the games of the great players and your own.

I am conscious of my own limitations. That consciousness is my only strength.

Conquering others takes force, conquering yourself is true strength.

It is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit.

I have the ability to build myself up or break myself down. I stay positive. Strength comes from within.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by doing the thing which you think you cannot do.