Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Self Control Quotes
Personal AgencyResponsibilitySelf-Control Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.
DietDisciplineHealthLifestyleSelf-Control I don't snack. I don't generally eat sweets or drink soda. I never eat between meals or even before big ones.
CalculationDeliberationSelf-Control I've never been reckless - it's always calculated. I'm mischievous, but I'm calculated.
DiscretionSelf-ControlSilenceWisdom Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.
DisciplineSelf-ControlWisdom It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
PurposeSelf-awarenessSelf-ControlWisdom The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
DisciplineModerationSelf-Control It is not good to be too free. It is not good to have everything one wants.
Body ImageHealthMotivationSelf-ControlSelf-Discipline If I can get my dress on, my weight is under control.
DebateDeliberationRationalitySelf-Control Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.
PrioritiesSacrificeSelf-ControlSpiritualityTemptation Those who use tobacco, tea and coffee should lay these idols aside, and put their cost into the treasury of the Lord.
CelibacyDutyMarriageSelf-Control It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.
MindsetOvercoming AdversityPerseveranceSelf-Control Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.
DesireDisciplineSelf-ControlTemptation It is the most sensual men who need to flee women and torment their bodies.
DisciplineHabitMindsetSelf-Control Right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in the habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities.
DiscernmentInner ConflictInstinctsSelf-Control Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey 'people.' People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest.
Delayed GratificationGainPain AvoidanceSacrificeSelf-Control It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain.
IntrospectionMental DisciplineMindfulnessPower of ThoughtSelf-Control The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive. To put it more accurately... you usually don't use it at all. It uses you.
CommunicationInner WisdomReflectionSelf-ControlSilence Listen! Clam up your mouth and be silent like an oyster shell, for that tongue of yours is the enemy of the soul, my friend. When the lips are silent, the heart has a hundred tongues.
ModerationPersonal GrowthSelf-awarenessSelf-Control Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
ConsequenceFateMoralitySelf-ControlTemptation To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it.
DisciplinePersonal GrowthRebellionSelf-ControlSelf-Improvement I had to learn, really, how to rein in my energies and discipline myself. And I found it very very useful. I rebelled against it at first, but it's a good thing to have.
AdaptabilityGrowthMindfulnessResilienceSelf-Control You have to learn how to behave in these kind of moments when you are not able to control the game 100 per cent.
Decision MakingMindfulnessPatienceReflectionSelf-Control Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
BalanceModerationPleasureSelf-Control If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.
