#discipline

If there is no element of asceticism in our lives, if we give free rein to the desires of the flesh (taking care of course to keep within the limits of what seems permissible to the world), we shall find it hard to train for the service of Christ. When the flesh is satisfied it is hard to pray with cheerfulness or to devote oneself to a life of service which calls for much self-renunciation. ↗

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

#christ #christianity #discipleship #discipline #fasting

If you only write when inspired, you may be a fairly decent poet, but you'll never be a novelist. ↗

— Neil Gaiman

#inspirational #truth #writing #inspirational

The system is that there is no system. That doesn't mean we don't have process. Apple is a very disciplined company, and we have great processes. But that's not what it's about. Process makes you more efficient. ↗

— Steve Jobs

#apple #company #disciplined #efficient #great

Growing up on a dairy farm, you certainly learn discipline and a commitment to purpose. ↗

— Mike Johanns

#commitment #dairy #discipline #farm #growing

Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace. ↗

— John F. Kennedy

#been #bitter #born #century #disciplined

Without hard work and discipline it is difficult to be a top professional. ↗

— Jahangir Khan

#discipline #hard #hard work #professional #top

The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. ↗

— Martin Luther King, Jr.

#dedicated #disciplined #hope #justice #lies

Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested. ↗

— Tom Kite

#concentration #discipline #interested #matter

Confidence comes from discipline and training. ↗