Chiefs Quote by Thucydides

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, 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 respect. self reliance. self control.”

— John Dos Passos

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

— James Allen

Self respect makes one believe in self ,courageous & disciplined.Self respect people live there own life with positive attitude.

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

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 will keep a man from being abject when he is in the power of enemies, and will enable him to feel that he…

— Bertrand Russell

Self-respect takes self-control, self-control takes practice, and practice takes determination.

— Martin Stubbs

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

— Abraham Joshua Heschel