Quotes about Self-discipline

Every man naturally persuades himself that he can keep his resolutions, nor is he convinced of his imbecility but by length of time and frequency of experiment.

Our power lies in remaining nonreactive.

An animal will conquer others. A Spirit-filled man conquers himself — self-discipline, self-control.

I have gained this by philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

Let not man think he makes any progress in holiness who walks not over the bellies of his lusts.

Let not that man think he makes any progress in holiness who walks not over the bellies of his lusts.

Let [the youth be directed to something better than display, ambition, or self-indulgence. Bring them in contact with truer beauty, with loftier principles, and with nobler lives. Lead them to behold the One "altogether lovely.

The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is self-control.

The lessons his mother had instilled had taken hold: Do your best. Don't be arrogant. Never complain.

TO LIVE AT PEACE WITH EVERYONE, you need to control not only what you say and do but also what you think. When you indulge in negative thinking about someone, your relationship with that person is damaged. Those hurtful thoughts also affect your relationship with Me, and they may have a depressive effect on you. The remedy lies in seeking My forgiveness, then asking My Spirit to help you think My thoughts. This is the way of Life and Peace.

Grow angry slowly - there's plenty of time.