Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; these three alone lead one to sovereign power.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; these three al

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of self-development in attaining true personal power. "Self-reverence" emphasizes the importance of respecting oneself and recognizing one's inherent worth. "Self-knowledge" speaks to the need for deep introspection and understanding of one's strengths, weaknesses, and values. "Self-control" highlights the significance of discipline and emotional regulation. Together, these qualities lead to "sovereign power," meaning the ability to govern oneself and make wise choices independently. In essence, by cultivating self-reverence, self-knowledge, and self-control, individuals can achieve a sense of personal empowerment and mastery over their own lives.

By Alfred Lord Tennyson

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I'm always most excited about the job I'm doing at the prese

I'm always most excited about the job I'm doing at the present, and that's especially true about 'Price' because of my respect for the show and it's production team.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. T

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending

The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral; returning violence with violence only multiplies voilence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Strength Peace Violence Weakness

And in a world without heroes, as the movie trailer voice-ov

And in a world without heroes, as the movie trailer voice-over guy might say, the slightly awkward can be slightly cool.

I for one find a casual destruction of a man's life even mor

I for one find a casual destruction of a man's life even more repugnant than a determined one.

Lois McMaster Bujold

When I am myself, I am happy and have a good result.

When I am myself, I am happy and have a good result.

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and women trample themselves and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amidst the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

Charles Austin Beard

I didn't know this about myself, but when 'Pirates of the Ca

I didn't know this about myself, but when 'Pirates of the Caribbean' came out I realised that I didn't enjoy a huge amount of recognition. I didn't react to it well, but I think life is about finding out who you are and what you like. So I started doing independent movies and art-house films instead.

Keira Knightley

Man lives consciously for himself, but is an unconscious ins

Man lives consciously for himself, but is an unconscious instrument in the attainment of the historic, universal, aims of humanity.

The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.

The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still no

I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still not back to normal, and I don't know if it ever will be, but I'm learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before.