Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline carrying it out.

Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.

I began the study of medicine impelled by a desire for knowledge of facts and of man. The resolution to do disciplined work tied me to both laboratory and clinic for a long time to come.

Despite our very recent appearance on the planet humanity combines arrogance with increasing material demands even as we become more numerous. Our toughness is a delusion. Have we the intelligence and discipline to vigilantly guard against our tendency to grow without limit?

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

I have taken this step because I want the discipline the fire and the authority of the Church. I am hopelessly unworthy of it but I hope to become worthy.

The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice peace and brotherhood.

In the holy city of Mecca violence of any kind was forbidden. From the moment they left home pilgrims were not permitted to carry weapons to swat an insect or speak an angry word a discipline that introduced them to a new way of living.

Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad who are under the discipline of shrews at home.

Meditation while walking has a long noble history in ancient spiritual disciplines.