Stoic quotes on control

Give a little, take a little

Attribution is traditional; exact origin unknown. (English Proverb)

Regularly examine your motives

A modern proverb emphasizing continuous self-reflection and ethical living, often used in self-help and mindfulness contexts. (Self-help tradition)

Do not judge a person by his opinion of himself

Proverb of uncertain origin (Traditional)

Make much out of little

Traditional proverb with no known definitive origin. (English Proverb)

Floss your teeth

Attribution is widespread and not tied to a single person or text; it is considered a piece of contemporary folk wisdom. (Modern Health Aphorism)

A stumble may prevent a fall

Traditional English proverb; first recorded in Thomas Fuller's 'Gnomologia: Adagies and Proverbs' (1732) as 'A stumble may prevent a fall' (English folk wisdom)

The better you do, the lower the profile you should keep

Often considered a modern proverb with no specific attribution. (General proverb)

Do not tell all of your jokes at one time

Origin unknown; found in various collections of proverbs and folk wisdom. (Traditional English)

Think faster than you act

Attribution uncertain; likely a modern proverb. (Unknown)

Life is shorter than we think

A universal aphorism with no single known origin; it echoes the Latin 'vita brevis'. (Common proverb)

Know when it is time to leave the party

Commonly used as a modern proverb; no specific origin. (English proverb)

Little said is easily amended

Traditional English proverb of uncertain origin. (English proverb)

Both sides benefit in a good business transaction

Commonly cited as general business wisdom; no specific origin (Unknown)

Some people just know more

This is a common modern saying, not traceable to a specific origin. (English proverb)

Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by friends

Attribution is traditional; exact origin unknown. (Czech proverb)

Do not spend too much of your time earning a living

Common modern proverbial expression; origin uncertain. (Traditional English proverb)

Quality is more important than quantity

Often used in business and personal development contexts (Traditional saying)

Do not criticize your neighbor until you have walked a mile in his shoes

Attribution is disputed; often considered a proverb of uncertain origin. (Native American (commonly attributed to the Cherokee tribe))

We may give advice but we cannot inspire conduct

Often cited as a traditional proverb; exact origin uncertain. (Unknown)

Trust the facts

Commonly used in contexts of debate, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning; no single origin. (English proverb)