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Self Control Quotes


These are some of the best 'Self Control' quotations and sayings.

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A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
As far as your self-control goes, as far goes your freedom.
Beware of allowing a tactless word, rebuttal, a rejection to obliterate the whole sky.
Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.
Don't confuse being stimulating with being blunt.
For fast-acting relief try slowing down.
Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own passions.
He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself, richly endued with depth of understanding and height of knowledge.
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; the hardest victory is the victory over self.
I like people who refuse to speak until they are ready to speak.
I listen and give input only if somebody asks.
It goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows.
It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.
Leaders can be moral-and they should be moral-without imposing their morality on others.
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