Quote by Timothy F. Hough

Discipline is not something I impose on you so I can control you. Rather, it is something you must develop within yourself so you can become the best person you can be, not the one who could have been.I said this to my class of 9th graders once and had to stop everything and write it down

Discipline is not something I impose on you so I can control

Summary

This quote emphasizes the true purpose of discipline. It challenges the conventional belief that discipline is solely imposed external control. Instead, it asserts that discipline should be self-imposed, serving as a tool for personal growth and self-improvement. By internalizing discipline, individuals can strive to reach their full potential and not settle for simply being capable of achieving greatness. This realization compelled the speaker, an educator, to pause and document the quote, recognizing its profound significance for their students and their own teaching approach.

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