control oneself

Example Sentences

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“I never realized what a nervous strain 354 it is to control oneself so long,” said Nora, joining Dr. Morgan.

From Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall by Vosburgh, R. G.

As to that, it is a matter in which one can, perhaps, hardly control oneself.

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony

I cannot repeat too often that to control the child one must often control oneself.

From Emile by Rousseau, Jean-Jacques