self-control Quotes

You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.

Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.

Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.

Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.

The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

Sleeping is no mean art: for its sake one must stay awake all day.

Do whatever you will, but first be such as are able to will.

There are slavish souls who carry their appreciation for favors done them so far that they strangle themselves with the rope of gratitude.