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Habit with him was all the test of truth;
"It must be right: I've done it from my youth."
Habit with him was all the test of truth;
"It must be right: I've done it from my youth."
Old habits are strong and jealous.
Old habits are strong and jealous.
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.
The fixity of habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity.
The fixity of habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity.
Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]
Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]
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.
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
The fox changes his skin but not his habits.
[Lat., Vulpem pilum mutare, non mores.]
The fox changes his skin but not his habits.
[Lat., Vulpem pilum mutare, non mores.]
How many unjust and wicked things are done from mere habit.
[Lat., Quam multa injusta ac prava fiunt moribus!]
How many unjust and wicked things are done from mere habit.
[Lat., Quam multa injusta ac prava fiunt moribus!]