Chiefs Quote by Thucydides

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect and self-respect is the chief element in courage.

— Thucydides

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

— Samuel Smiles

Self-control is only courage under another form.

— Samuel Smiles

Every act of self control leads to a sense of self-respect.

— Abraham Low

“Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, "Peace, be still!”

— James Allen

“self respect. self reliance. self control.”

— John Dos Passos

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

Obedience is detachment from the self. This is the most radical detachment of all. But what is the self? The self is the principle…

— Bede Griffiths

Self-respect is the noblest garment with which a man can clothe himself, the most elevating feeling with which the mind can be inspired.

— Samuel Smiles

Self-respect leads to self-discipline.

— Clint Eastwood

Self-respect is the root of discipline

— Abraham Joshua Heschel

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline.

— Abraham Joshua Heschel