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

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

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

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

Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity.

Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity.

Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]

Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

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.

Habits are the shorthand of behavior.

Habits are the shorthand of behavior.

Sow an action, reap a habit.

Sow an action, reap a habit.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.