Elbert Hubbard Quotes

Self-control is one of the most exhilarating of pleasures.

There is a time and a place for things. Sometimes one needs to put a filter on oneself. That can be a good thing.

I need to control my mouth.

Self-control might be as passionate and as active as the surrender to passion.

It's not terribly dignified to have anyone seeing one laugh at one's own material.

Be still,” he said, voice harsh. “I might not be able to control myself if you step away.

What is self-control? It is nothing but a highly developed vital sense, dominating and regulating the mere appetites. To overlook the very existence of this supreme sense; to miss the obvious inference that it is the quality that distinguishes the fittest to survive.

I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please.

The use of self control is like the use of brakes on train. It is useful when you find yourself in wrong direction but merely harmful when the direction is right

Self-control is only courage under another form.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

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

I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent, a selfish act.

He submits to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

It's not as if I can just pop on my show and be rude if I've had a hard day.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

There are many men whose tongues might govern multitudes if they could govern their tongues.

You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back.

I really have to edit myself - I need someone with a censor button around me all the time. I'm just a little unaware of what's deemed appropriate.

I get paid to not laugh.

Patience is passion tamed.

Judge of a jest when you have done laughing.

The art of living consists in knowing which impulses to obey and which must be made to obey.