Quotes on discipline

“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”

“Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity growswith the ability to say no to oneself.”

“Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.”

“Man was designed in a way in which he must eat in order to give him a solid reason to go to work everyday. This helps to keep him out of trouble. God is wise.”

“If you only write when inspired, you may be a fairly decent poet, but you'll never be a novelist.”

“A virtuos woman is not moved by big names and flamboyance, but only men of profound wisdom and integrity move her.”

“Intelligent disciplined work = Proper organization and management of goals/projects

“To master self-control is to conquer the fiercest of foes.”

Never have I dealt with anything more difficult than my own soul, which sometimes helps me and sometimes opposes me.

Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you.

No alibi will save you from accepting the responsibility.

Excellence is not an act, but a habit that becomes second nature.

One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.

I am learning to take things as they come, not to act on impulse, and to make the best of my station.

Discipline is not punishment; it is a means of training.

Run when you’re in the mood, and run even when you’re not.

Self-discipline is the center of all material success.

Your level of success is determined by your level of discipline and perseverance.

Nobody beat me up as much as I beat myself up. This is what I love doing, and I have one life to do it in.

I work out four days a week in the off-season, and in the warm, running weather months, I do five days.

Doing the right thing daily, compounds over time.

The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.

When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us. The muse takes note of our dedication. She approves. We have earned favor in her sight.

What separates the amateur from the professional is their habits. The professional has habits. The amateur has hopes.

Cleanliness is not next to godliness. It is godliness.

Discipline helps you finish a job, and finishing is what separates excellent work from average work.

Discipline helps you finish a job, and finishing is what separates excellent work from average work.

Only through self-awareness and self-discipline can true spiritual growth occur.

It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.