Self Discipline Quotes

The real difference in the believer who follows Christ and has mortified his will and died after the old man in Christ, is that he is more clearly aware than other men of the rebelliousness and perennial pride of the flesh, he is conscious of his sloth and self-indulgence and knows that his arrogance must be eradicated. Hence there is a need for daily self-discipline.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

When we procrastinate, we also put a hold on happiness.

Charles F. Glassman

He is able to put aside personal feelings and see the broad strokes. Experience counts in these things.

Geraldine Brooks

If virtue does not equal powers, powers will be misused.

John Howard Griffin

There are really two essential things in campaigning. First, you must be in good humor. If you're going to be a raffle, you are to stay home. Second, you are to make sense in your speeches. These aren't the two things you must do. Unless you're saying, if you can be in good humor when you're exhausted. – Henry Cabot Lodge

David Pietrusza

Don’t ever stop believing in your own personal transformation. It is still happening even on the days you may not realize it or feel like it.