Best 77 quotes in «restraint quotes» category

The practice of that which is ethically best—what we call goodness or virtue—involves a course of conduct which, in all respects, is opposed to that which leads to success in the cosmic struggle for existence. In place of ruthless self-assertion it demands self-restraint; in place of thrusting aside, or treading down, all competitors, it requires that the individual shall not merely respect, but shall help his fellows... It repudiates the gladiatorial theory of existence... Laws and moral precepts are directed to the end of curbing the cosmic process.

There are so many ways of classifying our tendencies, but I think one of the most telling must be this: there are those of us who do not wrestle very often or for very long with our appetites, who can simply say, Enough, and walk away, and those of us who are constantly at odds with how much we desire and what we actually allow ourselves. The gay between desire and restraint: here rages the river of discontent, one that often threatens to overflow its banks.

The world needs someone they can admire from a distance; from a very far distance.

Well done, Spin," Cobb said over a private line. "You have the passion. Now you're showing restraint.

We are what we are, Nial, neither as good or as evil as others paint us. And what we are doesn't change how truly we feel, only how free we are to follow those feelings.

When one overlooks Seeing 'what is happening,' it is called asaiyam (a state of lack of control over anger-pride-deceit-greed and attachment-abhorrence). To incessantly See 'what is happening' is the ultimate saiyam (a state free of anger-pride-deceit-greed, attachment and abhorrence). The state of these Gnanis (those who are Self-realized) is considered as saiyam.

What good is power when you're too wise to use it?

What is saiyam parinaam? It is when the Self (Atma) does not become one in with the non-Self (pudgal); It continues to prevail separately. If the Self is allowed to become one [with the non-Self], then that becomes a violent intent (himsak bhaav).

When worldly people come into a set discipine (niyam), they are known as yamdhari (one who upholds self restraint). From the moment one holds onto any set discipline, he is considered to have come into self restraint (yam). The tyaagis (ones who have renounced worldly life) are considered to be niyami (one who follows a set discipline) whereas the Gnanis are considered saiyami (One who has no anger-pride-deceit-greed, attachment and abhorrence).

With the support of the knowledge of Vyavasthit (result of Scientific Circumstantial Evidence) and the awakened awareness (jagruti) of One's own Real form (Swaroop), One can observe saiyam (a state free of anger-pride-deceit-greed, attachment and abhorrence) completely.

Where saiyam (a state free of anger-pride-deceit-greed, attachment and abhorrence) does not leave a clear impression, there the vitaraag dharma (the religion prescribed by the absolutely realized Self, which is at 360 degrees, is impartial, incorporates all viewpoints, does not hurt anyone else's viewpoint or religion) will not work. Even if soil were to be thrown into your lentil soup, yet you do not lose saiyam, that is referred to as vitaraag dharma. If displeasure is shown on your face, yet closure and inner satisfaction prevails within, then there is no problem. That [displeasure on the face] is considered as a defect of the non-Self complex (pudgal). When such defects of the non-Self complex no longer remain, that is an altogether different matter!

Who are considered as those who live a worldly life (sansaari)? Those who have attachment-abhorrence and anger-pride-deceit-greed (kashays), are all sansaari. Those who do not have a resultant state of control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam parinaam), are all sansaari. If one is living with queens, but if he has control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam), then he is considered saiyami whereas the one who renounces worldly life but has no saiyam then even he is considered sansaari.

Everything must be free to be written and published without restraint.

Every wanton and causeless restraint of the will of the subject, whether practiced by a monarch, a nobility, or a popular assembly, is a degree of tyranny.

I appreciate a songwriter like Morrissey with so much restraint.

Getting a lecture on restraint from the woman who threw a hissy fit and blew up Babylon.

Exercise humility and restraint.

Have you heard about the women who stabbed her husband 37 times? I admire her restraint.

I do not see any beauty in self-restraint.

Liberty is to be free from restraint and violence from others

It is only rogues who feel the restraints of law.

I'm obviously younger, much better looking [then Jeorge W.Bush].He didn't veto things, he didn't bring order and fiscal restraint.

In caring for others and serving heaven, There is nothing like using restraint.

I wish to write such rhymes as shall not suggest a restraint, but contrariwise the wildest freedom.

Restraint is the golden rule of enjoyment.

More caution and perhaps more restraint are necessary in breaking a fast than in keeping it.

Pour out the wine without restraint or stay, Pour not by cups, but by the bellyful, Pour out to all that wull.

Right is the royal ruler alone; and he who rules with least restraint comes nearest to empire.

Most Americans, who think Congress has a right to do anything for which they can get a majority vote, ignore the clearly written constitutional restraints on Congress.

Our runaway judiciary is badly in need of restraint by Congress.

Self-restraint is the very keystone of the ethics of vow-taking.

The borrowers will always be willing to take a great deal for themselves. It’s up to the lenders to show restraint, and when they lose it, watch out.

The atom cannot disobey the law. Whether it is the mental or the physical atom, it must obey the law. "What is the use of [external restraint]?

The deepest feeling always shows itself in silence.

The final end of government is not to exert restraint but to do good.

The work under our labour grows, Luxurious by restraint.

The only time the press doesn’t sensationalize information is when one of their own is kidnapped. Interesting how they show restraint then.

The pro-growth policies and spending restraint of Conservatives work.

A laconic Texas lawmaker declined to use his considerable influence to intervene in a loud dispute between his colleagues. When asked why not, he said, "They're not voting. If they're not voting, they're not passing any laws. If they're not passing any laws, they're not hurting anybody.

To be truly free, it takes more determination, courage, introspection, and restraint than to be in shackles.

To the frustrated, freedom from responsibility is more attractive than freedom from restraint.

Until we lose ourselves there is no hope of finding ourselves.

Vibrancy is only as effective as the mastering of restraint.

What is pertinent is the calmness of that beauty, its sense of restraint.

A kite pulls on its string because it wants to be free.

Great men have great discipline.

Common man's patience will bring him more happiness than common man's power.

De som har makt over ordene bør være edru blant de rasende.

Ask yourself the three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. 1) Does this need to be said 2) “Does this need to be said by me? 3) Does this need to be said by me now?

Beating yourself up over every perceived mistake is the work of an internal abuser who must be restrained and reformed.