The Russian leaders are keen judges of human psychology, and as such they are highly conscious that loss of temper and of… — George F. Kennan Copy Share Image
There are many moments during a match when you are tense, wrestling with yourself. Tennis is a lesson in self-control. — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence. — Robert Frost Copy Share Image
The principle of fasting is taught in almost all major world religions as a means of developing a higher level of self-mastery… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I value self-discipline, but creating systems that make it next to impossible to misbehave is more reliable than self-control. — Tim Ferriss Copy Share Image
Distance is not a reason for infidelity or cheating in a relationship; patience and self-control is among what makes us human. — Evans Macharia Copy Share Image
“You can’t keep looking at me like that. I want you. If you give in to me, there’s no going back, and… — Michelle A. Valentine Copy Share Image
“I suppose it’s a comfort, perhaps a sense of self-control, doing worse damage to yourself then the world will ever dare inflict.” — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
I love Twitter. It doesn't keep me from writing and I think it's a really convenient scapegoat when the truth is that… — Roxane Gay Copy Share Image
“If you allow yourself to have low standards, how are you supposed to ever achieve excellence? Exhibiting self-control is one of the… — Martin Meadows Copy Share Image
“For he felt about the whole affair the touch somewhere of a great Outer Horror - and his scattered powers had not… — Algernon Blackwood Copy Share Image
“The trouble with bookshops is that they are as bad as pubs. You start at one and then you drift to another,… — R.T. Campbell Copy Share Image
The pure mystic wishes to approach his God only in the all-embracing love. The yogi, too, walks toward one single aspect of… — Franz Bardon Copy Share Image
“I'm not tempted by things I've decided are off-limits, but once I've started something, I have trouble stopping. If I never do… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Those who have overcome self-will and become instruments to do God's work can accomplish tasks which are seemingly impossible, but they experience… — Peace Pilgrim Copy Share Image
“Behind every successful person is a relentless work ethic, the ability to block out distractions, and a well-defined six-pack of self-control. Find… — Lilly Singh Copy Share Image
Cheating is easy, anyone can cheat. Cheaters lack self control and show lack of respect for their partner. Faithful people have self… — Sonya Parker Copy Share Image
“I wear my composure like a suit of armor, for better or worse. In some ways, it felt like I had been… — Hillary Rodham Clinton Copy Share Image
“The first person you have to conquer is you. This is because when at last you win over million people, the first… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Saudi Arabia operates according to the belief that God made young men and women so utterly and completely without self-control that they… — James Buchan Copy Share Image
Anger, as long as it is controlled anger, is no obstacle to efficiency. Self-control is one thing the sociopath does not usually… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
“Without self-discipline, your streams of grace become a flood of disgrace. Never let indiscipline weigh you down for critics to pick mockeries… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage. — Thucydides Copy Share Image
A disciplined person not only knows how to say 'no' to themselves but 'no' to other people when they need to. — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
Showing a lack of self-control is in the same vein granting authority to others: 'Perhaps I need someone else to control me. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“If I never do something, it requires no self-control for me; if I do something sometimes, it requires enormous self-control.” — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
To move on you have to decide whether you're going to let them control your life or whether you're going to control… — Sonya Parker Copy Share Image
Girls can control their temptations but not their emotions. Guys can control their emotions but not their temptations... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“One act of conscience that prevents you from a wrongdoing when nobody is watching, is far more civilized than a thousand laws… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Self Discipline is when you have enough time to rest and sleep but chose instead to stay awake and do things that… — Terry Mark Copy Share Image
“The conclusion is straightforward: self-control requires attention and effort. Another way of saying this is that controlling thoughts and behaviors is one… — Daniel Kahneman Copy Share Image
God, grant me the serenity to accept the stupid people as they are, the courage to maintain self-control and the wisdom to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Attempting to constantly control everyone and everything around you is not only exhausting...it is also futile. The only real power you can… — Anthon St. Maarten Copy Share Image
Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and, therefore, religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well-being. — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
“If you can't manage yourself, you can't manage your time. Discipline and self-control are what get you on track to execute your… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Self-knowledge is better than self-control any day," Raquel said firmly. "And I know myself well enough to know how I act around… — Claudia Gray Copy Share Image
While silence can in some circumstances bespeak noble self-control, it can also signify suppression, oblivion or cowardice. — Ephraim Mirvis Copy Share Image
“Part of the fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Once you get married, however, a good defense is frequency and freedom.” — Mark Driscoll Copy Share Image
“Self-control is something for which I do not strive. Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite… — Franz Kafka Copy Share Image
