Fred Durst Quotes

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

Where I once constantly lost my temper, I found myself arriving at a crisis and experiencing peace.

If I could have one prayer answered, I would pray for patience. I move so fast sometimes. I try to slow down.

I'm constantly trying to be strong, to be calm when things get tough. The biggest part of that is keeping things in perspective, not being afraid of playing long matches, not putting too much pressure on yourself. It can't be all or nothing, right here, right now.

Humility is a super-important factor in all of our lives, and I try to remind myself every evening in front of the mirror, 'Just calm down.'

Between stimulus and response, there is a space, and when you take time to pray or make a cuppa, you don't have to live in reaction to a situation.

When we go slower, we are more patient and when we are more patient we have a choice in how we respond.

Just take a breath and see what happens.

So yes, I say things I regret constantly, and I just can't help it.

If I could give my teenaged self any advice, it would be 'Calm down!'

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I've tried to meditate, but it's really hard for me to stay still. I'd like to try to force myself to do it, because everybody says how wonderful meditation is for you, but I can't shut my mind up. So patience and learning is the key.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

My whole life, I've wanted things before I was ready. I was always pushing for the next job, the next success. I was so focused on achieving and the path that I was missing some great point about life.

I think we can all use a little more patience. I get a little impatient sometimes and I wish I didn't. I really need to be more patient.

I don't lose my temper. I used to, but I realised I would probably die of a brain hemorrhage. So I've governed myself not to mind about things. I have no road rage or anything like that. Because it's life-shortening. And also, there's no need for it; it uses up energy.

I'm realising now that I can't just blurt things out.

I feel like saying we need to all calm down a little. Let's take the time to breathe. I have no intention of allowing myself be distracted.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

It is a challenge at times, but trying to stay centered and balanced helps me keep things in perspective.

Never be afraid to sit a while and think.

I cannot always control what goes on outside. But I can always control what goes on inside.

I regret things all the time. I've never regretted not saying something. I've only regretted saying something.

I've started meditating, but I do have a quick temper.

I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed, I would hold my breath. I had to learn to stop, relax, and take long deep breaths, and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way.