Examples of 'self-restraint' in a sentence

Meaning of "self-restraint"

Self-restraint, as a noun, refers to the ability to control or hold back one's impulses, emotions, or actions, often in a disciplined manner
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  • Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

How to use "self-restraint" in a sentence

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We do not practice self-restraint in the committee.
A different response to racial discrimination is self-restraint.
Judicial self-restraint and judicial activism.
Pakistan has demonstrated extreme self-restraint.
Sila is not mere self-restraint or discipline.
What is needed is serene voluntary self-restraint.
It means the self-restraint to refuse strident.
Temperance is defined as moderation or voluntary self-restraint.
Using self-restraint in the midst of temptation.
The brute by nature knows no self-restraint.
Self-restraint by arms suppliers was essential.
But to practice self-restraint is better for you.
Self-restraint is actually governing ourselves.
Man must learn self-restraint in due time.
I am just not usually one for self-restraint.

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Signifying self-restraint or moderation in action and statement.
I would be obliged to counsel self-restraint.
It took all his self-restraint not to scream.
You will have to practice a little self-restraint.
Have self-restraint and control over yourself.
Specialists must exercise self-restraint in two directions.
She struck me as someone capable of tremendous self-restraint.
Even animals possess self-restraint to an astounding degree.
A truly epic beard is the product of self-restraint.
Patience is the quality of self-restraint in human relationships.
I also call on security forces to exercise self-restraint.
Self-restraint is a virtue only found in the best women.
I already told you to show some self-restraint.
There would be self-restraint exercised in every sphere of life.
His illness has taught him self-restraint.
Please exercise self-restraint and remain seated initially.
That institution is incapable of self-restraint.
He exhibits self-restraint and does not succumb to greed.
So fasting is a means of learning self-restraint and patience.
He saw how self-restraint should extend to all areas of life.
It is a symbol of their own self-restraint.
Self-restraint and the utmost of respect are required in all circumstances.
He has a wonderful power of self-restraint.
Self-restraint is important for mental purity and peace of mind.
Japanese culture is focused on self-restraint.
Learn the self-restraint to look upon anybody with appreciation.
Janeway used her considerable self-restraint to smother a grin.
These efforts are intended to encourage responsibility and self-restraint.
That requires an inhuman level of self-restraint that no man is capable of.
I am not sure you are qualified to preach about self-restraint.
The most important part is self-restraint and having discipline.
This decision was important, because it is an example of judicial self-restraint.
Even when his efforts of self-restraint were more.
I will develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.
Cicero praises him for this act of self-restraint.

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