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    self-command

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    n.NounThe ability to control one's emotions; self-control.
    These psychological terms seem to be neutral descriptors of inner states or behavioral capacities, but the self-command that they connote is tied directly to concepts of character strength.

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    Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)

    06:06Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)
    • Bennet with civil self-command to Miss Lucas.

      Bennet with civil self-command to Miss Lucas.

    • "You began the evening well, Charlotte," said Mrs. Bennet with civil self-command to

      "You began the evening well, Charlotte," said Mrs. Bennet with civil self-command to

    B1

    The Power of Concentration By Theron Q. Dumont Full

    09:49The Power of Concentration By Theron Q. Dumont Full
    • your self-control and your self-command. It is then that the

      your self-control and your self-command. It is then that the

    B1

    Part 1 - Sense and Sensibility Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-14)

    04:35Part 1 - Sense and Sensibility Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-14)
    • Even now her self-command is invariable. When is she dejected or melancholy?

      Even now her self-command is invariable. When is she dejected or melancholy?

    • suggest the propriety of some self-command to Marianne.

      suggest the propriety of some self-command to Marianne.

    B1

    THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION - FULL AudioBook by Theron Q. Dumont - Self Help & Inspirational

    13:22THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION - FULL AudioBook by Theron Q. Dumont - Self Help & Inspirational
    • your self-control and your self-command. It is then that the

      your self-control and your self-command. It is then that the

    B1

    10 Silent Things Destroying Your Appearance | Stoicism | Stoic Wisdom

    17:4710 Silent Things Destroying Your Appearance | Stoicism | Stoic Wisdom
    • Because you're practicing self-command.

      Because you're practicing self-command.

    • You carry yourself differently because you're practicing self command.

      You carry yourself differently because you're practicing self command.

    B1

    How to Find Meaningful Work

    05:33How to Find Meaningful Work
    • but are more hoodwinking them or preying on their lack of self-command.

      but are more hoodwinking them or preying on their lack of self-command.

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    Are You Stuck Playing These 3 Roles in Love?

    05:20Are You Stuck Playing These 3 Roles in Love?
    • and secure enough in ourselves to know that the child partner will, in a little while, revert back to the maturity and self-command that we typically expect from them.

      and secure enough in ourselves to know that the child partner will, in a little while, revert back to the maturity and self-command that we typically expect from them.

    • secure enough in ourselves to know that the child partner will, in a little while, revert back to the maturity and self command that we typically expect from them.

      secure enough in ourselves to know that the child partner will, in a little while, revert back to the maturity and self command that we typically expect from them.

    B1