Panos Cosmatos Quotes

That is what all of us must learn to do in the United States; to limit objectives, to get ourselves away from the absolute, to find out what is within our powers.

I used to think it was good to kind of work within your limitations.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.

Men must know their limitations.

I am not overconfident.

It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back.

A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.

I think I am disciplined when I need to be, and relax when I can.

I think it's important to know your limitations too.

To know your limitations is the hallmark of a wise person.

We all have to recognize, no matter how great our strength, we must deny ourselves the license to do always as we please.

Sometimes it's good to know there are limits.

Learning when 'enough is enough' is the discipline of a lifetime.

I am so wise I had my mouth sewn shut.

Teach him to deny himself.

Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting.

I am not allowing myself to get carried away.

Fortunate indeed, is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself, and holds a just balance between what he can acquire and what he can use.

I adapt to things quickly, including good things, which I wish I could shut off sometimes.

I have to think of moderation, which is not a word that's in my vocabulary. But I try.

Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.

Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.

I am incredibly, incredibly fortunate about the opportunities I've had. But at the same time, I've had plenty of opportunities to screw it up, too. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is 'No...' and not feel the need to do everything. It's about doing what rings true to me.

Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit.