An element of abstention, of restraint, must enter into all finer joys. — Vida Dutton Scudder Copy Share Image
In ancient China, self-government was highly developed both in community life and in personal life. The custom of mutual protection and assistance… — Chiang Kai-shek Copy Share Image
“If you have ever successfully resisted getting angry, then you know what it is like to resist a demon.” — Alexei Maxim Russell Copy Share Image
What beefsteak is to Argentina, flamenco to Spain, cool reserve and self-control in all situations to an Englishman, what vodka is to… — George Mikes Copy Share Image
Boxing is a sport of self-control. You must understand fear so you can manipulate it. Fear is like fire. You can make… — Cus D'Amato Copy Share Image
The answer to crime is not gun control, it is law enforcement and self-control. — Alan Keyes Copy Share Image
Self-control is the ability to restrain a laugh at the wrong place. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share Image
Don't be misled with your mixed and wrong emotions. You have to control it, before your emotions controlled the whole you! — Pacifiersucker Copy Share Image
The man of fixed ingrained principles who has mapped out a straight course, and has the courage and self-control to adhere to… — B. C. Forbes 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
“Any fool can criticise, condemn and complain – and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
More endearingly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self control and pride. — Dan Gable Copy Share Image
self-control, in every station and to every individual, is indispensable, if people would retain that equanimity of mind, which, depending on self-respect,… — Sarah Josepha Hale Copy Share Image
“Oneself, indeed, is one's own protector. What other protector could there be? With self-control One gains a protector hard to obtain.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Sam: “You—you greatly overestimate my self-control.” Grace: “I’m not looking for self-control. — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
“I trust you with their lives,' Prof said, still writing, 'and them with yours. Don't betray that trust, son. Keep your impulses… — Brandon Sanderson Copy Share Image
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
The greatest form of power is the power to control one's self not the power to control others. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Imagine that self control you must have to work in a bubble rap factory! — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Never lose yourself while trying to hold on to someone who isn't afraid of losing you. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Origen was most articulate about this struggle. “For you who are redeemed by Christ,” he challenged believers in Caesarea, “a physical sword… — Alan Kreider Copy Share Image
If you neglect to exercise self-control, you are not only likely to injure others, but you are sure to injure yourself! — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
I define self-control, in the beginning of life, as the choice of achieving what I really want by doing things I really… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Truth, self control, asceticism, generosity, non-injury, constancy in virtue ó these are the means of success, not caste or family — Mahabharata Copy Share Image
