self mastery, n.Definitions

Self-mastery is maturity. When you master yourself you will be a man.

Self-mastery is liberating — The man who masters himself is delivered from the force that binds all creatures.

Self-mastery is difficulty, so we vainly try to make ourselves believe that the mastery of nature is an adequate substitute.

Self-mastery is the deliverance of oneself from the force that binds all creatures.