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Quotes about Control

Men have become the tools of their tools.
- Henry David Thoreau
do not let your left hand know what your right hand does, for it is not worth knowing.
- Henry David Thoreau
We ought always to assume that God loves us and is in control of our world.
- Henry Blackaby
You have to take control of the crowd because there have been times when they have scared people. The 'Bayley: This Is Your Life' segment - the girl who was Bayley's best friend, the crowd was yelling at her. They were like, 'Boring, what?'
- Alexa Bliss
In a storm of struggles, I have tried to control the elements, clasp the fist tight so as to protect self and happiness. But stress can be an addiction, and worry can be our lunge for control, and we forget the answer to this moment is always yes because of Christ.
- Ann Voskamp
Parents should have perfect control over their own spirits, and with mildness and yet firmness bend the will of the child until it shall expect nothing else but to yield to their wishes.
- Ellen White
I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
- Marilyn Monroe
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
- Maya Angelou
Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.
- Joseph Wirthlin
If you watch what you think about, you won't have to watch what you talk about.
- Bill Johnson
Creativity comes from accepting that you're not safe, from being absolutely aware, and from letting go of control. It's a matter of seeing everything - even when you want to shut your eyes.
- Madeleine L'Engle
People who want to manipulate you will fear your joy, because it's not easily controlled.
- Bob Goff