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Line 50: − − *"You will never have a greater or lesser dominion than that over yourself…the height of a man’s success is gauged by his self-mastery; the depth of his failure by his self-abandonment…and this is the law of eternal justice. He who cannot establish dominion over himself will have no dominion over others." – [[Leonardo da Vinci]] − − *“Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.” - [[Abraham Lincoln]] + + + + +
Self-control and willpower quotes (view source)
Revision as of 15:41, April 22, 2024
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*"Since self-control is vital to reaching long-term goals, befriending people with willpower could be the secret to success. Whether you're tempted to skip that workout at the gym, or you're considering blowing this month's budget, spending time with a disciplined friend could boost your motivation to maintain healthy habits." - Amy Morin
*"Since self-control is vital to reaching long-term goals, befriending people with willpower could be the secret to success. Whether you're tempted to skip that workout at the gym, or you're considering blowing this month's budget, spending time with a disciplined friend could boost your motivation to maintain healthy habits." - Amy Morin
*“Why is discipline important? Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire. Saying no to our impulses (even the ones that are not inherently sinful) puts us in control of our appetites rather than vice versa. It deposes our lust and permits truth, virtue, and integrity to rule our minds instead.” - John MacArthur Jr.
*“Why is discipline important? Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire. Saying no to our impulses (even the ones that are not inherently sinful) puts us in control of our appetites rather than vice versa. It deposes our lust and permits truth, virtue, and integrity to rule our minds instead.” - John MacArthur Jr.
*“Through self-discipline comes freedom.” – [[Aristotle]]
*“Through self-discipline comes freedom.” – [[Aristotle]]
[[Image:Lawyer Lincoln.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Lincoln in the late 1850s, about to debate his rival Stephen A. Douglas.]]
*“True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline.” - Mortimer J. Adler
*“True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline.” - Mortimer J. Adler
*“The foundation of a strong self comes from small acts of daily discipline.” - Ophelia Filek
*“The foundation of a strong self comes from small acts of daily discipline.” - Ophelia Filek
*"You will never have a greater or lesser dominion than that over yourself…the height of a man’s success is gauged by his self-mastery; the depth of his failure by his self-abandonment…and this is the law of eternal justice. He who cannot establish dominion over himself will have no dominion over others." – [[Leonardo da Vinci]]
*“Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.” - [[Abraham Lincoln]]
“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you cannot control what you do. Simply, self-discipline allows you to think first and act afterwards.” – Napoleon Hill
“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you cannot control what you do. Simply, self-discipline allows you to think first and act afterwards.” – Napoleon Hill