THUS SPAKE SWAMI PRANAVANANDA

Self-control is the backbone of human beings.  If the backbone is broken, a man cannot live.  Likewise, a man bereft of self control can not exist.  Self-control is at the root of health, happiness, peace and power.  It gives immeasurable enthusiasm, fervent zeal and strong perseverance in the heart of a man.  It gives him, steadfastness and capacity of endurance.