“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”
Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher
Related Quotes
If you’re in the luckiest one per cent of humanity
“If you’re in the luckiest one per cent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 percent.” Warren Buffett, American investor and philanthropist
The ultimate measure of a man
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and leader in the Civil Rights Movement
The greatest problem in the world today is
“The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.” Princess Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)
You are what you repeatedly do
“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” Shaquille O’Neal, retired American basketball player
Test a man’s character
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of The United States of American
A fool and a wise man
“The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States