Appetites Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin

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…

— George Bernard Shaw

Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of my spiritual existence.

— Franz Kafka

“Self-control is something for which I do not strive. Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of…

— Franz Kafka

Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character.

— Samuel Smiles

“Self-control is something for which I do not strive. Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of…

— Franz Kafka

The use of self control is like the use of brakes on train. It is useful when you find yourself in wrong direction but…

— Bertrand Russell

Self-control is solely a matter of thought-control!

— Napoleon Hill

Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you can't control what you think then, you can't control what you do.

— Vikas Runwal

Self-Control is the very essence of character. To be able to look a man straight in the eye, calmly and deliberately, without the slightest…

— Orison Swett Marden

Self-control naturally leads to a sense of hopefulness and can help you overcome despair, helplessness, and other negative thoughts.

— Nishus

When self control is lacking in small things, the ability to apply it to matters of importance withers away. Every day in which one…

— Friedrich Nietzsche

Self control is about being in charge of the direction our lives are taking. Now for the paradox: We get control of our lives,…

— Lewis B. Smedes