“A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.” — Al Fike Copy Share Image
Don't count on anyone in this life because even your own shadow dumps u in the darkness... — Punkinhead Abhishek Copy Share Image
I exercise strong self control. I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast. — W. C. Fields Copy Share Image
“To rule your mind, control your gates. To rule your world, take hold of its gates.” — Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu Copy Share Image
“Self-control is not about slimming down but about simmering down.” — Anyaele Sam Chiyson Copy Share Image
We live in a culture built on debt, so we are encouraged to have no self control. — Frankie Boyle Copy Share Image
Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence. — Mahavira Copy Share Image
Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character. — Samuel Smiles Copy Share Image
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be with someone,” I said diplomatically. Unless that person turns your world upside down and makes… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Self-compassion-being supportive and kind to yourself, especially in the face of stress and failure-is associated with more motivation and better self-control. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Well, you know my type," Ty responded with a saccharine smile as he passed Zane's desk. "No self control and loads of… — Abigail Roux Copy Share Image
Live a better life by controlling your stress. Control your stress by not worrying about things that you can't change. — Jesse Joseph Copy Share Image
The two great words of antiquity are behold and beware. Behold the possibilities and beware the temptations. — Jim Rohn Copy Share Image
There are men steady and wise whose body, words and mind are self-controlled. They are the men of supreme self-control. — Publilius Syrus Copy Share Image
If a man will understand how intimately, yea, how inseparably, self-control and happiness are associated, he has but to look into his… — James Allen Copy Share Image
Perfect health, sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self control are all things that are taught infinitely… — Sri Aurobindo Copy Share Image
“Poorer children grow up with more stress and more disruption, and these disadvantages produce effects on the brain. Researchers often use dull… — David Brooks Copy Share Image
A 'treat' is different from a 'reward,' which must be justified or earned. A treat is a small pleasure or indulgence that… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
People don't have to be physical attractive to acknowledge God in all their ways, or to be unselfish,merciful, And compassionate. It doesn't… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The first key to leadership was self-control, particularly the mastery of pride, which was something more difficult, he explained, to subdue than… — Jack Weatherford Copy Share Image
“Does what happened keep you from acting with justice, generosity, self-control, sanity, prudence, honesty, humility, straightforwardness? Nope. Then get back to work!… — Ryan Holiday Copy Share Image
Science is showing us that there are neurological (brain) factors that contribute to self-control and willpower, along with learning and upbringing. And… — Russell Barkley Copy Share Image
I think that we Americans, in particular, tend to think too directly about problems. If there's a problem we want to basically… — Jonathan Haidt Copy Share Image
“He doesn’t move. Please, I beg him inwardly. Please go up to bed. It’s hard enough to look at his face each… — Sarina Bowen Copy Share Image
So, the gods don't hand out all their gifts at once, not build and brains and flowing speech to all. One man… — Homer Copy Share Image
“Female status in Pre-Seizure culture was predicated on appetite control. But a woman in control of her desire did not function economically,… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
“Relax,” he said again, probably reading my thoughts from my expression. “I’ll get you the other file.” I considered telling him what… — Barry Eisler Copy Share Image
He who has learnt to control his tongue has attained self-control in a great measure. When such a person speaks he will… — B.K.S. Iyengar Copy Share Image
And sure enough,the youth in question was not his usual dapper self. His face was puffy, his eyes red and wild; his… — Jonathan Stroud Copy Share Image
A story demanded to be written, and that is why I have not answered your letter before: a wrong-headed story, that would… — Sylvia Townsend Warner Copy Share Image
