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How to use self-command in a sentence

Looking for sentences and phrases with the word self-command? Here are some examples.

Sentence Examples
In my opinion self-command for Smith is much more complex than simple self-control.
Invincible when events ran their way, they could not summon the self-command to rally when the sky began to rain.
They resent outside authorities telling them how to live their lives, but they lack self-command.
He wore a suit, and an air of something approaching self-containment, if not quite self-command.
He had been able to retain his self-command whilst the poor lady was present, for he knew her state and how mischievous a shock would be.
He sought pleasure, self-command, fame, knowledge, and even wisdom.
If you are upset, you will lack the self-command to hear opposing views, without which you cannot even stand wisely on your own.
With respect to decision and action, the strategy of objective tolerance is appropriate in areas where I do not aspire to the highest degree of self-command.
Harriet behaved extremely well on the occasion, with great self-command.
It is a solitary creature in self-command.
It follows him through all the phases of his existence as a spirit, until he has acquired such thorough self-command that evil spirits renounce the attempt to obsess him.
He hath not sufficient judgment and self-command to hold his tongue.
Examples from Classical Literature
The self-command which Philip had obtained for a while deserted him when he was without the house.
Her self-command was infinite, for she must have had a thousand questions to ask.
What a searching preacher of self-command is the varying phenomenon of Health!
When she spoke there was little to remind me of her momentary loss of self-command.
Penelope exercised a considerable degree of self-command in introducing Lord spoonbill so composedly to her father.
Now, Mary had regained her self-command, and she spoke calmly.
Never have I so admired that wonderful woman's self-command.
His self-command is the most admirable worldly thing I have ever seen.
It was only that intrepidity of self-command which he had failed to allow for.
Charter was not unattracted, but his self-command was strangely imperious.
But this self-command is inculcated that we may be fit to pray.
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