348 Quotes About Self-control

By our day, self-restraint was considered madness.

Personal change requires motivation, a plan, and determination to see a plan through to fruition. Although I elected to change the way that I live, this decision was not easy to implement. We frequently act against our better judgment. We sometimes know the correct thing to do, but still struggle doing so. The Ancient Greeks used the term akrasia to refer to a person knowing what course of action is correct and righteous, but electing do somethings else because of a lack of self-control.

Projecting an air of self-assurance will take you a long way.

Lack of self control leads to sin.

Most people think sensuality is about self indulgence, it’s actually more about self regulation.

The best way to reduce stress in your life is to stop screwing up.

Priceless virtues are love, peace, joy, kindness, gentleness, goodness, long-suffering, patience faithfulness and self-control.

If parents can instill self-control in their children, they can achieve a powerful and important effect that will benefit their offspring for years to come. Indulgent parenting and an excessive concern with maximizing children’s self-esteem may, however, be detrimental to self-control, producing instead a personality that is weak, narcissistic, and self-indulgent.

Avoid having to pump your brakes by keeping your flow on cruise control.