Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Self Control Quotes
Decision MakingMindfulnessPatienceReflectionSelf-Control Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
DetachmentGentlemanSelf-Control A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.
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.
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.
DisciplineHabitMindsetSelf-Control Right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in the habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities.
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.
MindsetOvercoming AdversityPerseveranceSelf-Control Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage 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.
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.
Delayed GratificationGainPain AvoidanceSacrificeSelf-Control It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain.
Personal AgencyResponsibilitySelf-Control Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.
CalculationDeliberationSelf-Control I've never been reckless - it's always calculated. I'm mischievous, but I'm calculated.
PrioritiesSacrificeSelf-ControlSpiritualityTemptation Those who use tobacco, tea and coffee should lay these idols aside, and put their cost into the treasury of the Lord.
BalanceModerationPleasureSelf-Control If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.
ModerationPersonal GrowthSelf-awarenessSelf-Control Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
DiscretionSelf-ControlSilenceWisdom Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.
DisciplineModerationSelf-Control It is not good to be too free. It is not good to have everything one wants.
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.
ConsequenceFateMoralitySelf-ControlTemptation To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it.
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.
DesireDisciplineSelf-ControlTemptation It is the most sensual men who need to flee women and torment their bodies.
