The thought life is our first line of defense in the battle of self-control. Jerry Bridges
We must have a spirit of power towards the enemy, a spirit of love towards men, and a spirit of self-control towards ourselves. The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Watchman Nee
Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you a temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know. Charles Kingsley
There are two ways to get enough: One is to accumulate more and more; the other is to desire less… G.K. Chesterton
Freedom in Christ allows you to control the desires that once controlled you. LeCrae
Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. Elie Wiesel
He who reigns himself and rules passions, desires, and fears; is more than a king. John Milton
Not being able to govern events, I govern myself. Michel de Montaigne
How then, shall I live?
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