T. D. Jakes Quotes

I have my moments when I am down and low. But I gather myself when decisions are to be taken.

The controlled person is a powerful person. He who always keeps his head will get ahead.

Non- reaction is not weakness, But Strength!

Chin up, don’t smile, don’t cry, don’t fall, walk.

There is no pleasure in life equal to that of the conquest of a vicious habit.

Emotional self-control is the result of hard work, not an inherent skill.

When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.

You have to fight the green monster with your mind, not your fists.

I'm much softer than people think. I don't present to the world an emotional face. I'm pretty good at self-control, but I am easily moved.

As a young child, I was never a crier. I never cried to get my way, or even when I was in pain.

If I'm uncomfortable, you'd never know.

Strength of character does not consist solely in having powerful feelings, but in maintaining one’s balance in spite of them

Self-control is true power.

I don't really get nervous that much, or if I do, only I know. It's all inside me. I am good at hiding everything.

I'm an emotional person, but it is not my helplessness.

Even when I wasn't playing, I always had a smile on my face because if I acted sad or mad, it wouldn't help me.

It's very difficult to regulate yourself, and if you learn to do that, well, it starts to spill over.

On those days when you don't want to get up, I think, I'm going to get through my entire practice without saying how tired I am or I try not to complain just because I was in a bad mood when I woke up. Even if it's not perfect and I slip up, I can catch myself and make myself of aware of where my mental space is at and move on.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself.

I didn’t want the attacks to affect me. I don’t believe you should be led by fear.

Name one practical, down-to-earth effect of spirituality," said the skeptic who was ready for an argument. "Here's one," said the Master. "When someone offends you, you can raise your spirits to heights where offenses cannot reach.

You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don't you let 'em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change...

You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you. Things can't shape our decisions by themselves.

I have always had the ability to attach my demons to my chariot.

You are free to smile in the midst of massive tests and challenges, knowing that you have chosen to play this game, and that you have dominion over all the appearances of earth.