Quotes about Discipline
What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to make the mind empty and free.
— St. John Chrysostom
To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.
— Epictetus
God insists that we ask, not because He needs to know our situation, but because we need the spiritual discipline of asking.
— Catherine Marshall
For understanding in spiritual matters, the golden rule is not intellect but obedience.
— Oswald Chambers
Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.
— John of the Cross
Fasting is not just a physical discipline; it can be a spiritual feast.
— Jentezen Franklin
A simple rule, to be followed whether one is in the light or not, gives backbone to one's spiritual life, as nothing else can.
— Evelyn Underhill
The goal of fasting is inner unity.
— Thomas Merton
When you let go of your attention for a little while, do not think you may recover it whenever you please.
— Epictetus
The vigour, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.
— John Owen
Keeping your body in shape is a spiritual discipline. Its not just about losing a few pounds, wanting to live longer, or trying to look nicer.
— Rick Warren
If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.
— Thomas a Kempis