Quotes about Self-discipline

You can guilt yourself into doing anything short-term, but the change will last only as long as the guilt (or fear) does.

Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves.

When you do the things you need to do when you need to do them, the day will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them.

When I discipline myself to eat properly, live morally, exercise regularly, grow mentally and spiritually, and not put any drugs or alcohol in my body, I have given myself the freedom to be at my best, perform at my best, and reap all the rewards that go along with it.

Martin Luther once said, "We can't keep a bird from flying over our heads, but we can keep it from building a nest in our hair!

Responsibility means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation, including yourself.

Happiness is dependent on self-discipline. We are the biggest obstacles to our own happiness. It is much easier to do battle with society and with others than to fight our own nature.

If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will.

A part of control is learning to correct your weaknesses.

Learn to say no; it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin.

If a person gave your body to any stranger he met on his way, you would certainly be angry. And do you feel no shame in handing over your own mind to be confused and mystified by anyone who happens to verbally attack you?

For your part, do not adopt any air of superiority. Mind your own business, keep busy with the work you are best suited for, and play well the part the Author has given you.