The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.

A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.

The first duty of love is to listen.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Habit is, as it were, a second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo quasi altera natura effici.]

Habit is, as it were, a second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo quasi altera natura effici.]

The only way to get rid of responsibilities is to discharge them.

The only way to get rid of responsibilities is to discharge them.

Habits form character and character is destiny.

Habits form character and character is destiny.

Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger read more

Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life. Too many of us divide and dissipate our energies in debating actions which should be taken for granted.

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. read more

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.