Mahershala Ali Quotes

In the matter of learning, the difference between the earnest and the careless student stands out clearly. The same holds true in the mastering of passion and the weaknesses to which our nature is subject, as in the acquiring of virtue.

My first conscious thought of 'I should be like that and not like this' was probably at about six, and I was playing with... I have a twin brother, and we were playing with our twin cousins, who are a boy and a girl.

The 'self-image' is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self image and you change the personality and the behavior.

I'm super down with being irresponsible. I'm just trying to make sure my lack of responsibility no longer hurts people.

I've developed a self-discipline since the time I was a child.

I had to learn, really, how to rein in my energies and discipline myself. And I found it very very useful. I rebelled against it at first, but it's a good thing to have.

In order to be responsible, you need some discipline in your life.

I know I haven't always done things the right way. I'm just trying to reflect on how to make myself better, how to become a better man, a better father, a better person, a better artist.

An individual step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.

The arguments about parents being too permissive and kids growing up without superegos are not based on fact. Our research tells us that the family is not the only purveyor of morality.

Kids are generally rotten until the age of about six, when they become people.

I'm more mature. I respect more the game as I should.

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship but I grew out of it.

I know I've done bad things. But I've done just as much good as I have done bad. And it's not even necessarily bad. I would say they're growing pains.

You'll consider what you did wrong & bookend your reflections with hunger - no supper, no breakfast.

Everything depends on upbringing.

I take responsibility for myself and what I do now.

It is much easier to find fault with others, than to be faultless ourselves.

Education has for its object the formation of character.

I think that's good that I have to watch how I act and what I say. I think that's a part of growing up.

I haven't changed a bit. I go out with my mates, but I probably have to watch what I do a little more.

No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character.

At a certain point, you realize you have a responsibility more behind yourself and your need for adrenaline. I'm glad I did things in my 20s that were more reckless.

When I was a kid, I was one of those really obnoxious 'oooh oooh' girls, with my hand up in the air constantly. I've learned over the years that that's not so attractive, so I've censored that.

There's no doubt West Point impacted who I am... It has an enormous emphasis, not only on military aspects, but character development. Whether it's the honor code, or the interactions you have, both with the cadet leadership and the academy leadership, every place you are is a character test.