Self-control is the real power!

You can't be mistress of the universe until you are mistress of yourself.

Man cannot live without self-control

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control - these three alone lead to power

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control - these three alone lead to power

Why, isabel? Why are you doing this to yourself? To your body?'
And why are you doing this to me? is the awful, selfish thought that is left unsaid.
'Because I can,' she answers, and I shiver as she unconsciously echoes chastity-ruth.
'But-'
'Because it's my body,' she cuts in. 'Isn't it?