Before a man can achieve anything, even in worldly things, he must lift his thoughts above slavish animal indulgence. He may not, in order to succeed, give up all animality and selfishness, by any means; but a portion of it must, at least, be sacrificed. A man whose first thought is bestial indulgence could neither think clearly nor plan methodically;

Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say

The one man other than my father who made the most lasting impression was an uncle, Serge B. Benson. He taught me in three different classes - but above all, he taught me lessons in moral, physical, and intellectual courage that I have tried to apply in later life.

I had uncontrollable panic attacks and paralysing negative thoughts about anything and everything.

If you're a human being, you can attempt to do what other human beings have done. We don't understand talent any more than we understand electricity.

Often we talk about God's ability to change lives without fully understanding how to access that power.

I am only interested in the ideas that become obsessive and make me feel uneasy. The ideas that I'm afraid of.

Self-discipline is a prerequisite to progress.

Self-discipline is a learned habit that should be developed and continuously worked on through regular application, practice, and repetition.

Acting courageously is about knowing and making the right choices based on a deep conviction that dwarfs fear, doubt, and worry.

Don't let the enemy try to keep you bound with fear. The devil is a liar. Stay in faith and trust the process. Be still, God has a plan!

The essence of life is to become all that you can be and manifest the greatness that lies within