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    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.]

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Old habits are strong and jealous.

Old habits are strong and jealous.

by Dorothea Brande Found in: Habit Quotes,
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The fixity of habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity.

The fixity of habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity.

by Marcel Proust Found in: Habit Quotes,
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All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion and desire.

All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion and desire.

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Sow an action, reap a habit.

Sow an action, reap a habit.

by Hannah More Found in: Habit Quotes,
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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.

by Ralph W. Sockman Found in: Habit Quotes,
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The unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad read more

The unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones.

by W. Somerset Maugham Found in: Habit Quotes,
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Habits form character and character is destiny.

Habits form character and character is destiny.

by Joseph Kaines Found in: Habit Quotes,
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Habit is overcome by habit.
[Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]

Habit is overcome by habit.
[Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]

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Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step read more

Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.

by Mark Twain Found in: Habit Quotes,
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