Quotes about Self-discipline

the truly free individual is free only to the extent of his own self-mastery. While those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them.

Character is doing what you don't want to do but know you should do.

Don't let your feelings be a God to you.

Build a cell inside your mind, from which you can never flee.

Be very sure that you do not deliberately place yourself in a position to be tempted.

If Christians realized that God Himself in the person of the Holy Spirit really dwells within our bodies, we would be far more careful about what we eat, drink, look at, or read. No wonder Paul said, "I beat my body and make it my slave" [1 Corinthians 9:27 NIV]. This should drive us to our knees in confession.

Patience is part of true Christlikeness, something we so often admire in others without demanding it of ourselves.

Understand this law and you will then know, beyond room for the slightest doubt, that you are constantly punishing yourself for every wrong you commit and rewarding yourself for every act of constructive conduct in which you indulge.

The mind commands the body and is instantly obeyed. The mind commands itself and meets resistance.

Why then be perverted and follow thy flesh? Be it converted and follow thee.

For the preservation of chastity, an empty and rumbling stomach and fevered lungs are indispensable.

Well I think a lot of times we're putting things off and I'm going to do it later. I'm going to break this bad habit or I'm going to pursue this dream or I'm going to treat my spouse better.