Control myself Quote by Celia Johnson
“This can't last. This misery can't last. I must remember that and try to control myself. Nothing lasts really. Neither happiness nor despair. Not even life lasts very long”
About This Quote
Source Song: "This Can't Last" by Celia Johnson, 2023
The quote reflects on the impermanence of all experiences, urging acceptance and self‑control amidst fleeting emotions.
In simple terms: Everything is temporary, so manage your feelings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace impermanence, regulate emotions.
Themes
impermanence
self‑control
emotional awareness
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- joy
- daily stress
- relationship challenges
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you remind yourself of impermanence?
- What practices help you stay centered?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may persist longer than expected, making control hard.
![“Sorry!I just couldn't control myself!" would be the excuse any virile man would offer to a girl he had just deflowered- after the event. He would offer the same excuse to Jupiter Foo. The King of the Gods would surely blow his top- like Vulcan, the Volcano God!Yak! Yak! Yak![MMT]” quote by Nicholas Chong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/812/nicholas-chong-4441_control-myself_sorry-i-just-couldn-t-control-myself-wou_216250.jpg)
