I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits read more

I perceive that the things that we do are silly; but what can one
do? According to men's habits and dispositions, so one must
yield to them.
[Lat., Inepta haec esse, nos quae facimus sentio;
Verum quid facias? ut homo est, ita morem geras.]

To fall into a habit is to begin to cease to be.

To fall into a habit is to begin to cease to be.

Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.

Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.

First we make our habits, then our habits make us.

First we make our habits, then our habits make us.

Old habits are strong and jealous.

Old habits are strong and jealous.

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.

Nothing is stronger than habit.
[Lat., Nil consuetudine majus.]

Nothing is stronger than habit.
[Lat., Nil consuetudine majus.]

Sow an action, reap a habit.

Sow an action, reap a habit.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.