Quotes about Control
he wants to be completely in control. In a way, it's a relief. ...[she] doesn't have to think when she's with him, or make a decision, or state a preference.
— Alice Hoffman
Those in power must spend a lot of their time laughing at us.
— Alice Walker
So he bought her a car, only he refuse to show her how to drive it.
— Alice Walker
Wives is like children. You have to let 'em know who got the upper hand. Nothing can do that better than a good sound beating.
— Alice Walker
Well how you spect to make her mind? Wives is like children. You have to let 'em know who got the upper hand. Nothing can do better than a good sound beating. (Walker 2000: 34)
— Alice Walker
You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.
— Joel Osteen
A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. PROVERBS 16:9 NKJV
— Joel Osteen
Do you know what that word reign means? It means, "time in power." God said we're to reign how long? In life. That means as long as you're alive that is your time in power.
— Joel Osteen
If you hold on to what you want so tightly, it almost becomes an idol.
— Joel Osteen
God is not looking for religion. He's looking for people who simply believe in Him, who know He controls the universe, who believe He can do the impossible.
— Joel Osteen
Every day, all through the day, you have choices. You can believe God is in control, believe that He's taking care of you and believe that good things are in store. Or you can go around worried, expecting the worst, wondering if you will make it. Choose faith over fear.
— Joel Osteen
Positive people know that God is in control, and that nothing happens without His permission. They choose to bloom where they are planted. They're not waiting to be happy when the situation changes.
— Joel Osteen