Ability Quote by Jonathan Sacks
“We know – it has been measured in many experiments – that children with strong impulse control grow to be better adjusted, more dependable, achieve higher grades in school and college and have more success in their careers than others. Success depends on the ability to delay gratification, which is precisely what a consumerist culture undermines. At every stage, the emphasis is on the instant gratification of instinct. In the words of the pop group Queen, “I want it all and I want it now.” A whole culture is being infantilised.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Partnership, 2015
Impulse control and delayed gratification are essential for long‑term success, yet consumer culture promotes instant rewards.
In simple terms: Patience builds success; instant gratification hinders it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑control and resist quick fixes.
Themes
self‑control
culture
success
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- education
- career development
Key Concepts
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice delayed gratification daily?
- What habits support long‑term goals?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure for immediacy can overwhelm personal discipline.
