seat oneself

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After the old man has taken his seat, one should seat oneself and remain with hands joined in reverence.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

One should never seat oneself upon husk of corn, or upon hair, or upon ashes, or upon bones.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

To seat oneself amidst the gloom of such a forest on a decaying trunk, and then think of home, is a pleasure worth taking some trouble for.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

"To unseat another is even more expensive than to seat oneself."

From The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes by Zangwill, Israel