Discipline Quotes

I'm not one for walking the beaches humming a melody. I love the discipline of sitting in the studio, writing and listening. That is my domain.

Loving discipline encourages a child to respect other people and live as a responsible, constructive citizen.

A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people.

I set as my goal to be the best dancer I could be. Not the most famous, or the highest paid dancer, just the best I could be. Out of this discipline came great freedom and calm.

There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.

In actual life it requires the greatest discipline to be simple, and the acceptance of oneself is the essence of the moral problem and the epitome of a whole outlook upon life.

Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always sit on the edge.

If you choose to become a smoker, you are an idiot, and you may lack the discipline and intelligence to be a successful entrepreneur.

Discipline is remembering what you want most, not what you want now.

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.

Personal mastery is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience, and of seeing reality objectively.

Let us guide our students over the road of discipline from materials, through function, to creative work.

The basis of self-discipline: Don't allow the edges to blur.

Blind and unwavering undisciplined at all times constitutes the real strength of all free men.

The practice of perseverance is the discipline of the noblest virtues. To run well, we must run to the end. It is not the fighting but the' conquering that gives a hero his title to renown.

I acquired long-lived parents. My mother died at 94. Father died at 90, holding a glass of whisky. I think that's the secret of longevity - to have long-lived parents. The rest is discipline.

An artist's studio should be a small space because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it.

I admire the military. I guess in a world of villains and heroes, they're my heroes. Their dedication, their commitment, their discipline, their code of ethics.

I learned discipline from my father. Not in terms of corporal punishment, but being determined in whatever you do, and sticking with it.

The undisciplined man doesn't wrong himself alone- he sets fire to the whole world.

We need a repeated discipline, a genuine training, in order to let go of our old habits of mind and to find and sustain a new way of seeing.

Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.

Humility - the discipline of putting others ahead of self, the choice to value others above self - is, at its core, a matter of faith.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

The discipline of personal mastery...starts with clarifying the things that really matter to us (and) living our lives in the service of our highest aspirations.

All disciplines affect each other. Mistakenly the man says, 'This is the only area where I let down.' Not true. Every let down affects the rest. Not to think so is naive.

For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.

Self-respect leads to self-discipline.

Emotion combined with an artist's discipline is the rarest thing in the world.

Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.

Fits did not go over well in my house. There was a lot of discipline and obedience and you had to be very ladylike. Ladies didn't curse and I still don't curse in front of my parents.

You can't teach talent. You can't teach inspiration. You can teach people critical facilities. You can give them techniques. You can teach discipline. And you can teach them about the business.

Bravery comes along as a gradual accumulation of discipline.

With acknowledgement of residues, we can be more easily prepared to grant the unit of science, the overlapping of disciplines, and the total coherence of all facts.

True love is a discipline in which each divines the secret self of the other and refuses to believe in the mere daily self.

God will not make you do something you don't want to do - He will just make you wish you had.

Integrity, probity, ethics and transparency is needed but most important is the culture of discipline

For a writer, obsession is a good substitute for self-discipline.

Windows 2000 already contains features such as the human discipline component, where the PC can send an electric shock through the keyboard if the human does something that does not please Windows.

The paternal and filial duties discipline the heart, and prepare it for the love of all mankind. The intensity of private attachment encourages, not prevents, universal benevolence.

Integrity is not a given factor in everyone's life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives.

On the other hand, I think it is wonderful for everyone to take ballet classes, at any age. It gives you a discipline, it gives you a place to go. It gives you some control in your life.

Jazz is about freedom within discipline.

Trophies should go to the winners. Self-esteem does not lead to success in life. Self-discipline and self-control do, and sports can help teach those.

Never believe a promise from a man or woman who has no discipline. They have broken a thousand promises to themselves, and they break their promise for you.

Attention must be paid’ is the cardinal rule of design discipline, for the designer is above all someone who pays attention to the situation at hand.

I believe that rewards in life are deserved. Every reward is the fruit of discipline, of dedication and of sacrifices. And of stubbornness.

Fasting is not just a physical discipline; it can be a spiritual feast.

Being in the studio is okay but sitting in a room by yourself composing is a discipline that takes a certain type of mind set and Tommy has a great gift for that as did the previous guy.

The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person.