self denial, n.All

Self-denial is indulgence of a propensity to forego.

Self-denial is self-defeating. The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.

Self-denial is the shiny sore on the leprous body of Christianity.

Self-denial is a monkish virtue.

Self-denial is not a virtue... it is only the effect of prudence on rascality.

Self-denial is a virtue of the highest uality, and he who has it not, and oes not strive to acquire it, will never excel In anything.

Self-denial is the only thing the very poor can afford.

Self-denial is a kind of suicide.