Discipline Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“What is self-control? It is nothing but a highly developed vital sense, dominating and regulating the mere appetites. To overlook the very existence of this supreme sense; to miss the obvious inference that it is the quality that distinguishes the fittest to survive.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Self-control is a vital sense that governs desires, separating the strong from the weak.
In simple terms: Self-control governs desires, separating strength from weakness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self-discipline.
Themes
self-control
strength
survival
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- stress management
Key Concepts
willpower
psychology
evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you strengthen self-control daily?
- What role do environment and genetics play?
A Different Perspective
Self-control alone cannot guarantee success without external factors.
