Quotes about Control

Distinguish between real needs and artificial wants and control the latter.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.

The controlled person is a powerful person. He who always keeps his head will get ahead.

The only power you have on this planet is the power of your decisions.

The higher the stakes, the greater the temptation to lose your temper.

Whether zeal or moderation be the point we aim at, let us keep fire out of the one, and frost out of the other.

High self-esteem comes from feeling like you have control over events not that events have control over you.

The question is not, 'Do you have a problem?' The question is, 'Does the problem have you?'

I thought if I could face the worst danger voluntarily, and triumph, I would forever have power over it.

I am the master of my fate and the captain of my destiny.

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

But nothing external to God can possibly constrain him. If he chooses to restore a broken universe, it is because he "wants" to, because, for example, he loves it and wants the best for it. But he is free to do as he wills, and his character (Who He Is) controls his will.