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“Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It's the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation - do what's right and good for us in the long run, not what we want to do right now. It's central, in fact, to civilisation.”

Quote by Roy Baumeister

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Roy Baumeister is a renowned psychologist known for his research in self-control, willpower, self-regulation, and self-efficacy. His work has had a profound impact on understanding the psychological foundations of human behavior. more

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