Ability Quote by John Dewey
“A person who is trained to consider his actions, to undertake them deliberately, is in so far forth disciplined. Add to this ability a power to endure in an intelligently chosen course in the face of distraction, confusion, and difficulty, and you have the essence of discipline.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Education, 1938
Discipline blends deliberate action, reflective consideration, and resilient focus amid distractions.
In simple terms: Discipline is deliberate, reflective, resilient.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate disciplined habits.
Themes
discipline
reflection
resilience
Mood
instructive
reflective
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Study routines
- work projects
- personal training
Key Concepts
Self‑regulation
cognitive control
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance discipline and flexibility?
- What supports sustained focus?
A Different Perspective
Discipline may stifle creativity if too rigid.
