Quotes about Self-control

When our neighbor's personality possesses harsh qualities, we show our love by not voluntarily provoking those qualities in any way. Past experience shows us what upsets a person, so in their presence we are careful not to do or say those things that cause anger. We are self-effacing.

I don't eat with beautiful women alone.

Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

Heaven has given to every human being the power of controlling his passions, and if he neglects or loses it, the fault is his own, and he must be answerable for it.

I have learned that I really do have discipline, self-control, and patience. But they were given to me as a seed, and it's up to me to choose to develop them.

I am very far away from being angry. I really don't get angry most of the time. I am a patient person.

When I try to be patient on my own, my patience is forced and short-lived. It is obvious to everyone that I am desperately trying to be patient.

You just have to take control of your own performance.

We will never get anywhere in life without discipline, be it in the arts, business, athletics, or academics.

When we can achieve calm and repose while those around us are losing their heads and blaming things on us, we are beginning to grow.

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

I've talked to men who feel like they're overly sexual and, therefore, are attracted to any female who walks down the street. I will not excuse his activity with every female just because he feels driven in that direction.