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Quotations on Self-control

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by James Russell Lowell
(February 22, 1819 - August 12, 1891)

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man is tested.

by Mohandas Karamchand "Mahatma" Gandhi
(October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948)

Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in contact with the very first rock.

by Robert Burns
(January 25, 1759 - July 21, 1796)

Prudent, cautious self-control Is wisdom's root.

by James Russell Lowell
(February 22, 1819 - August 12, 1891)

Such power there is in clear-eyed self-restraint.

by Josh Billings
(April 21, 1818 - October 14, 1885)

The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust.



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