Quotes About Self-mastery

I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.

The sign of an intelligent people is their ability to control their emotions by the application of reason

I've learned...that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look within;...You will find there, perchance, slavish thoughts, slavish desires, and in your daily life and conduct slavish habits. Conquer these; cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you.

He who reigns within himself, and rules his passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.

A person who has mastered his ability to control his emotions can master anything.

Life doesnt necessarily turn out as we hope or plan. This is why it is important to become the master of ones mind, rather than being mastered by it.

The development of willpower and self-discipline will certainly improve your life and give you more control.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the intial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

No man is free who is a slave to the flesh

Who then is free? The one who wisely is lord of themselves, who neither poverty, death or captivity terrify, who is strong to resist his appetites and shun honors, and is complete in themselves smooth and round like a globe.

You are your own master, you make your own future. Therefore discipline yourself as a horse-dealer trains a thoroughbred

There is no finer sensations in life that which comes with victory over one's self. Go forward to a goal of inward achievement, brushing aside all your old internal enemies as you advance.

You can tell your body to do whatever you want, Miss Idina," he'd told her, his eyes closed and his legs crossed beneath him while a young Idina fidgeted in her attempt at the same position. "When you tell your mind to do what you say, and it finally obeys, this is mastery. Over anything and everything you wish.

being in control of the situation was really important because otherwise it was in control of me

Controversy and contention are weakening habits. If Satan can succeed in creating in us the pastime of arguing, quarreling, and contention, it is easier for him to bind us with heavier sins which can destroy our eternal lives. Anger is a poor substitute for self-mastery and compassionate service.

I do not wish them to have power over men, but over themselves.

I do not wish them [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.

Of women I do not wish them to have power over men but over themselves.

Of all existing things some are in our power, and others are not in our power. In our power are thought, impulse, will to get and will to avoid, and, in a word, everything which is our own doing. Things not in our power include the body, property, reputation, office, and, in a word, everything which is not our own doing." Epictetus, Enchiridion, 1

Of all existing things some are in our power, and others are not in our power. In our power are thought, impulse, will to get and will to avoid, and, in a word, everything which is our own doing. Things not in our power include the body, property, reputation, office, and, in a word, everything which is not our own doing." Epictetus, Enchiridion,

Epictetus claims that all three of these things (thoughts, impulses, and the will to avoid and to get) are ultimately under our control.

Shaping your character is ultimately the only thing under your control.

What you conquer within you conquer without.