Quotes about Self-control

In the human heart there is a built-in obsolescence factor. It does not matter how powerful and influential you are, how much education you have, how selfcontrolled or holy you consider yourself—your heart, if you do not guard it, will break down.

Temptations are a compliment to our power, not our weakness.

Sometimes, it's just easier to say yes to that extra snack or dessert, because frankly, it is exhausting to keep saying no. It's exhausting to plead with our kids to eat just one more bite of vegetables.

I tell young guys, you need to build accountability into your life to avoid the pitfalls.

Discipline yourself to do the things you need to do when you need to do them, and the day will come when you will be able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them!

Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.

Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do something you don't necessarily want to do, to get a result you would really like to have.

Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

Don't forget that the most effective form of child abuse is giving a child everything they want.

You may know what you need, but to get what you want, better see that you keep what you have.

I wrestled with anger from the age of sixteen. It's still one of my nemeses. I have to remember that the word of God says, 'Be slow to anger.'

As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.