Self Control Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old self control quotes, self control sayings, and self control proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

She pursed her lips each time she laughed, making laughter seem a gesture of self-control. W.P. Kinsella
Ask for advise from those who evidence good self-discipline. Leonardo da Vinci
He who does not control his impulse classes himself with beasts. Leonardo da Vinci
Self-control can be defined as the effortful attempts by a person to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to reach long-term interests or goals. Muraven & Baumeister 2000
For a mind is a terrible thing to waste and someone will use it if you don't. Take over; that is a manual for self-control. Jacobie Allison
Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it...Don't allow his anger to become your anger. Bohdi Sanders
Any woman who is sure of her own wits, is a match, at any time, for a man who is not sure of his own temper. Wilkie Collins
Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage. Thucydides
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee
Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power. James Allen
Mastering self-control, the act of restraining one’s emotions is the true key to success. Timothy Pina
In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom. Paramahansa Yogananda
He who angers you conquers you. Elizabeth Kenny
You have no control over what the other guy does. You only have control over what you do. A.J. Kitt
Your brain shall be your servant instead of your master. You will rule it instead of allowing it to rule you. Charles Popplestone