self-government

is vital to any man --- A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

is requisite for governing --- He that would govern others, first should be Master of himself.

He that would govern others, first should be Master of himself.

is different than governing others --- to handle yourself, use your head more; to handle others, use your heart more.

To handle yourself, use your head more; to handle others, use your heart more.

is wise --- It is better to rule your own spirit than to rule a city.

It is better, proverbially, to rule your own spirit than to rule a city.

self government, n.All