Quotes about Control
As I reflect on this reality, it is clear that God is present in the events of my life, yet I act and speak as if I am in control.
— Henri Nouwen
What does education often do? It makes a straight-cut ditch of a free, meandering brook.
— Henry David Thoreau
Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion.
— Henry David Thoreau
A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance, nor wish it to prevail through the power of the majority.
— Henry David Thoreau
Government is at best but an expedient; but most governments are usually, and all governments are sometimes, inexpedient.
— Henry David Thoreau
I was never molested by any person but those who represented the State.
— Henry David Thoreau
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