Discipline Quote by Herbert Spencer

Pervading all nature we may see at work a stern discipline , which is a little cruel that it may be very kind.

— Herbert Spencer

The sterner the discipline, the greater the devotion.

— Pete Carril

Discipline is the highest of all virtues. Only so may strength and desire be counterbalanced and the endeavors of man bear fruit.

— Nikos Kazantzakis

A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people...

— Bessie Head

Nature's stern discipline enjoins mutual help at least as often as warfare. The fittest may also be the gentlest.

— Theodosius Dobzhansky

It takes discipline to be a free spirit.

— Gabrielle Roth

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained…

— Paul the Apostle

There is no merit to discipline under ideal circumstances. I must have it in the face of death or it is worthless.

— Isaac Asimov

“Acting with discipline requires you to know your true nature and, having come to know it, to bring it under control.”

— Cameron Dokey

“Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.”

— Al Fike

“Personal discipline is a most powerful character quality and one worthy of dedicating your life to nurturing.”

— Elizabeth George

Discipline is the virtue that begins in obedience and flowers in self-control.

— Ted Malloch