The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much read more

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.

Habits are safer than rules; you don't have to watch them. And you don't have to keep them either. They read more

Habits are safer than rules; you don't have to watch them. And you don't have to keep them either. They keep you.

Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our read more

Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.

Habits are cobwebs at first; cables at last.

Habits are cobwebs at first; cables at last.

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.

It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.

Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of.

Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of.

My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.

My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.