Self-respect is the root of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself

Self-respect is the root of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself

Where there is much light, the shadows are deepest.
[Ger., Wo viel Licht is, ist starker Schatten.]

Where there is much light, the shadows are deepest.
[Ger., Wo viel Licht is, ist starker Schatten.]

In the dark a glimmering light is often sufficient for the pilot
to find the polar star and to read more

In the dark a glimmering light is often sufficient for the pilot
to find the polar star and to fix his course.
[It., Fra l' ombre un lampo solo
Basta al nocchier fugace
Che gia ritrova il polo,
Gia riconosce il mar.]

And God said: Let there be light: and there was light.

And God said: Let there be light: and there was light.

For I light my candle from their torches.

For I light my candle from their torches.

He who lives without discipline dies without honor.

He who lives without discipline dies without honor.

Against the darkness outer
God's light his likeness takes,
And he from the mighty doubter
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Against the darkness outer
God's light his likeness takes,
And he from the mighty doubter
The great believer makes.

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.