Restraint Quotes

9 quotes

I am learning to control my resentment, not to be so impatient, to wait for things.
I guess I'm growing up.

Flowers for Algernon

I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

— You're trying to play God, and the harder you try to hold on, the faster it's gonna fall apart.
— Shut up.

Dr. Arthur Hail

"Don't hold back."
"Not in my nature."

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

She loves him more than he could ever know.
He loves her more then he will ever show.

Secrecy, Stealth

[Burr] Can I buy you a drink?

[Hamilton] That would be nice

[Burr] While we’re talking, let me offer you some free advice
Talk less

[Hamilton] What?

[Burr] Smile more

[Hamilton] Ha

[Burr] Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for

[Hamilton] You can’t be serious

[Burr] You wanna get ahead?

[Hamilton] Yes

[Burr] Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead

Alexander Hamilton

Informative Quotes

I keep collections of masks upon my wall
To try and stop myself from revealing it all.
Affecting others is the last thing I would do
I keep to myself though I want to break through.

Human weaknesses often derive from the inability to control desires but those who are strong control their desires.

Meaningful Quotes

Holding back the fool again,
Holding back the fool pretends.
I forget to forget, nothing is important.
Holding back the fool again.

The Smashing Pumpkins