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

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

by Joseph Kaines Found in: Habit Quotes,
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Good habits result from resisting temptation.

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

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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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Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.

Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.

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A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.

A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Habit Quotes,
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A civil habit
Oft covers a good man.

A civil habit
Oft covers a good man.

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A nail is driven out by another nail, habit is overcome by habit.
[Lat., Clavus clavo pellitur, consuetudo consuetudine read more

A nail is driven out by another nail, habit is overcome by habit.
[Lat., Clavus clavo pellitur, consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]

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

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

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Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a
character. Sow a character read more

Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a
character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.

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