“His father, that austere, unfeeling and untutored man, had insisted his sons polish their boots every evening. Flett has learned to be grateful for this early discipline. It kept him breathing as a boy, provided a pulse, gave order to vast incomprehension. Later he found other ways.”
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Carol Shields (June 2, 1935 - July 16, 2003) was a renowned Canadian author. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, with notable titles including 'The Stone Diaries' and 'Swimming Lessons'. more
“I believe that parents who love their children do everything for them with love, even discipline.”
“If leadership is the spinal cord of success then discipline is its lumbar vertebrae.”
“The disciplined soul hardly needs "Yoga" to control the body it temporarily resides in.”
“... the best education is self-discipline with good principles through human university.”