self government, n.Definitions

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

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

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

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