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“Parents teach children discipline for two different, indeed diametrically opposed, reasons: to render the child submissive to them and to make him independent of them. Only a self-disciplined person can be obedient; and only such a person can be autonomous.”
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“football is like life - it requires perserverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
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“If you wish to be out front, then act as if you were behind.”
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“Adversity has the remarkable ability of introducing the real you to yourself.”
― The Desert Warrior
― The Desert Warrior
“Why is discipline important? Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire. Saying no to our impulses (even the ones that are not inherently sinful) puts us in control of our appetites rather than vice versa. It deposes our lust and permits truth, virtue, and integrity to rule our minds instead.”
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Stephan’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Stephan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
136 books
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26 friends
27 books
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90 friends
2 books
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15 friends
525 books
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69 friends
92 books
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14 friends
145 books
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37 friends
14 books
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26 friends
49 books
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30 friends
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Business, Christian, Crime, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Self help, Spirituality, and Sports
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