Quotes about Self-control
The first and best victory is to conquer self. To be conquered by self is, of all things, the most shameful and vile.
— Napoleon Hill
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find his business prosperity increase as he develops a greater self-control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a man whose demeanor is strongly equable.
— Napoleon Hill
The first and best victory is to conquer self. To be conquered by self is, of all things, the most shameful and vile." Another
— Napoleon Hill
If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self. You may see at one and the same time both your best friend and your greatest enemy, by stepping in front of a mirror.
— Napoleon Hill
Faith is a State of Mind Which May Be Induced by Autosuggestion.
— Napoleon Hill
Do you resort to liquor, narcotics, or cigarettes to quiet your nerves? If so, why do you not try will-power instead?
— Napoleon Hill
Crisis of the will. When a darkened mind chooses to remain in darkness, no one is to blame but the individual making that choice.
— Charles Swindoll
The devil has some Christians in POW camps due to alcohol, drugs, pornography, fear, discouragement, depression, pride, narcissism, materialism, and a whole host of other problems.
— Tony Evans
How you manage your appetite for reward is vital to who you are becoming.
— Kris Vallotton
Free people can handle liberty because they have developed character through exercising the restraint dictated by their virtues. They are not the slaves of their physical desires; rather, they train their bodies to behave in order to fulfill the higher desires created by their own virtues.
— Kris Vallotton
We cannot be tempted with something we have no desire for.
— Kris Vallotton
It is often better not to see an insult, than to avenge it.
— Seneca