340 Quotes About Willpower

In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless.

Those that are firm in their will mold the world to themselves.

In oratory the will must predominate.

Will without power is like children playing at soldiers.

We have the pleasures suitable to our lot; let us not usurp those of greatness. Ours are more natural and all the more solid and sure for being humbler. Since we will not do so out of conscience, at least out of ambition let us reject ambition.

Right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in the habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities.

Determination is the wake-up call to the human will.