self mastery

Mastery over one's self; self control. *self-mate, s. A mate for one's self. ( Shakesp .: Lear , iv. 3.) *self-mettle, s. One's own fiery temper or mettle; inherent courage. "A full hot horse, who being allow'd his way, Self - mettle tires him." Shakesp.: Henry VIII ., i. 1. self-motion, s. Motion given by inherent powers, without external impulse; spontaneous motion. "Matter is not endued with self-motion."-Cheyne: Philos. Principles .