2,640 Quotes About Control

Parents who feel good about themselves do not have to control their adult children. But [toxic parents] operate from a deep sense of dissatisfaction with their lives and a fear of abandonment. Their child's independence is like the loss of a limb to them. As the child grows older, it becomes ever more important for the parents to pull the strings that keep the child dependent. As long as toxic parents can make their son or daughter feel like a child, they can maintain control.

Syllogism ―Major premise: I can control my thoughts.Minor premise: My feelings come from my thoughts.Conclusion: I can control my feelings.

If you manage yourself, you control the flow of your time to the right direction. It takes self-discipline to be at the center of control for your own time.

The urge to shout filthy words at the top of his voice was as strong as ever.

Many believe that parenting is about controlling children's behavior and training them to act like adults. I believe that parenting is about controlling my own behavior and acting like an adult myself. Children learn what they live and live what they learn.

Consistent happiness is an art - An art that involves taking and maintaining control of which thoughts you give attention to and which thoughts you disregard

A person who causes you to react controls you. A person who compels you to think and consider doing differently influences you.

Control is the basis of all true power. Authority and strength are matters of perception

You can’t control the outside, but you can create an environment of values you choose to live by.