The fact that rape threats are a thing says a lot about how rape isn't a lapse in self-control but often a tool to punish & control others.
Every time we let ourselves believe for unworthy reasons, we weaken our powers of self-control, of doubting, of judicially and fairly weighing evidence. We all suffer severely enough from the maintena...
Remember to act always as if you were at a symposium. When the food or drink comes around, reach out and take some politely; if it passes you by don't try pulling it back. And if it has not reached yo...
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.
It was a little thing, but on top of the other little things, it broke something in me.
Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their f...
All around the Mediterranean you'll find cultures that believe men can't control themselves and shouldn't have to try.
No matter the situation don't let your emotions overpower your intelligence.
Projecting an air of self-assurance will take you a long way.
A life without regret can be attained by full awareness of one's actions in their present moment.
There is no liberty, save wisdom and self-control. Liberty is within--not without. It is each man's own affair.
When you feel a weak moment coming on, the key is self-control.
One can be the master of what one does, but never of what one feels.
He wanted to take Homer Wells in his arms, and hug him, and kiss him, but he could only hope that Homer understood how much Dr. Larch's self-esteem was dependent on his self-control.
A man who is good from docility, and not from stern self-control, has no character.
Self-awareness - the commendable ability to be yourself without being a nuisance to someone else.
Priceless virtues are love, peace, joy, kindness, gentleness, goodness, long-suffering, patience faithfulness and self-control.
Thoughts, like water, will stay on course if we make a place for them to go. As you learn to control your thoughts, you can gain courage, conquer fear and have a happy life.
Contemporaries of Alexander Hamilton noticed his conspicuous sense of self-possession, his unique combination of serenity and energy.
Everything dictated silence and self-control but I couldn't restrain myself and spoke my mind.
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