Restraint Quotes

361 Restraint quotes by 286 unique authors

Sense for a particular art, science, human being, and so forth is divided spirit; self-restraint is consequently the result of self-creation and self-destruction. — Friedrich Von Schlegel
Remember that there is always a limit to self-indulgence, but none to self-restraint. — Mahatma Gandhi
The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep… — Theodore Roosevelt
If I have a look around at the moment I feel great relief because finally others are entering the limelight. Men like Robert Pattinson must… — Jude Law
The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from… — Theodore Roosevelt
There are several reasons to oppose tax increases. First, every dollar of tax increase is a dollar you didn't get in spending restraint. Two, if… — Grover Norquist
Being the bigger person in a situation requires humility and restraint, therefore it should go without saying that you are going to 'be the bigger… — Aimee Vernon
Just because we are free to do what we wants does not mean we will ever be self-assured. Having the power to determine action without… — Kemmy Nola
No legislation can suppress nature; all life rushes to reproduction; our procreativefaculties are matured early, while passion is strong, and judgment and self-restraint weak. We… — Tennessee Claflin
Breathing with such suppression of the heart As joy delights in; and, with wise restraint — William Wordsworth
The choice of evil is given, so that restraint could be taught and practiced, and a higher level of enlightment could be achieved. — Unknown Author

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