“Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power.”
Source: As a Man Thinketh
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British philosophical writer 1864–1912Related quotes

“Sense control and mastery of the mind”
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Context: Intuition is a distinct form of experience. Intuition is of a self-certifying character (svatassiddha). It is sufficient and complete. It is self-established (svatasiddha), self-evidencing (svāsaṃvedya), and self-luminous (svayam-prakāsa). Intuition entails pure comprehension, entire significance, complete validity. It is both truth-filled and truth-bearing Intuition is its own cause and its own explanation. It is sovereign. Intuition is a positive feeling of calm and confidence, joy and strength. Intuition is profoundly satisfying. It is peace, power and joy.

“Control is the basis of all true power. Authority and strength are matters of perception”
Source: Words of Radiance

“Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control,
These three alone lead life to sovereign power.”
"Oenone", st. 14
Context: Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control,
These three alone lead life to sovereign power.
Yet not for power (power of herself
Would come uncall'd for) but to live by law,
Acting the law we live by without fear;
And, because right is right, to follow right
Were wisdom in the scorn of consequence.

[part of Garrison's response to a NBC News White Paper, 15 July 1967]

Video game commentary, Calm Time (November 23, 2013)