Self-Discipline Quotations


“I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.” ~~ Charles Dickens

“It’s not so much where my motivation comes from but rather how it manages to survive.” ~~ Louise Bourgeois

“I didn’t fail 1000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1000 steps.” ~~ Thomas Edison

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” ~~ Abraham Lincoln

“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” ~~ Sir Winston Churchill

“If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed.” ~~   Chinese Proverb

“This bridge will take you halfway there — the last few steps you will have to take yourself.” ~~  Shel Silverstein

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing. ” ~~ Abraham Lincoln

“Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.” ~~ Chinese proverb

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” ~~ Mark Twain