Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character.
Samuel SmilesEven happiness itself may become habitual. There is a habit of looking at the bright side of things, and also of looking at the dark side.
Samuel SmilesPersons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time.
Samuel SmilesMen whose acts are at variance with their words command no respect, and what they say has but little weight.
Samuel SmilesSo much does the moral health depend upon the moral atmosphere that is breathed, and so great is the influence daily exercised by parents over their children by living a life before their eyes, that perhaps the best system of parental instruction might be summed up in these two words: 'Improve thyself.'
Samuel Smiles