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"When you have learned to love and control yourself, then you become the master of yourself."

"Self-control is a divided battle in one body. The "self" produces desires that "you" must battle with and kick off. Two wrestlers in one body. Just imagine. It's difficult, though rewarding!"

"There is no aspect of life that you take that does not demand discipline. It is a requirement of life. It is not a matter of choice."

"In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless."

"You may not be able to do anything about how you feel, but you can do something about how you act. People will definitely offend you willing or unwilling by their words and actions...but you can choose to let that offence sink you down or not...."

"If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it."

"Don't be your own devil."

"I was right not to be afraid of any thief but myself, who will end by leaving me nothing."

"But in the east the sky was pale and through the gray woods came lanterns with wagons and horses, bringing Grandpa and Grandma and aunts and uncles and cousins."
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