Self Control Quotes

297 quotes by 251 authors

Bitter criticism caused the sensitive Thomas Hardy, one of the finest novelists ever to enrich English literature, to give up forever the writing of fiction.… — Dale Carnegie
When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can… — Marcus Aurelius
What the expression is intended to mean, I think, is that there is a better and a worse element in the character of each individual,… — Plato
There is no satisfaction that can compare with looking back across the years and finding you've grown in self-control, judgment, generosity, and unselfishness. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
To succeed in the game of power, you have to master your emotions. But even if you succeed in gaining such self-control, you can never… — Robert Greene
By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character. Grenville Kleiser Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. — Jim Rohn
As we make and keep commitments, even small commitments, we begin to establish an inner integrity that gives us the awareness of self-control and the… — Stephen Covey
Emotional self-control-- delaying gratification and stifling impulsiveness- underlies accomplishment of every sort — Daniel Goleman
Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, youâ€™re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense hunger.… — Jon Krakauer
Patience is a virtue Savannah, to tolerate delay. It implies self control and forbearance, as opposed to wanting what we want when we want it.… — Catherine Weaver
I know that the right kind of leader for the Labour Party is a desiccated calculating machine who must not in any way permit himself… — Aneurin Bevan
Some models of self-control are able to achieve their serenity easily because the soul fires never burn brightly to begin with. — Joseph J. Ellis
Perfect health, sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example… — Sri Aurobindo
Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do more. Do your best every… — Horatio Dresser
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I… — Max Lucado
Pornography. . .overtakes lives, causing loss of the Spirit, distorted feelings, deceit, damaged relationships, loss of self-control, and nearly total consumption of time, thought, and… — Linda S. Reeves
The biggest enemies of willpower: temptation, self-criticism, and stress. (...) these three skills â€”self-awareness, self-care, and remembering what matter mostâ€” are the foundation for self-control. — Kelly McGonigal
The is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention. — Kelly McGonigal
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
God is waiting eagerly to respond with new strength to each little act of self-control, small disciplines of prayer, feeble searching after him. And his… — Richard Holloway

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