There are daily martyrdoms occurring of more or less self-abnegation, and of which the world knows nothing. — Edwin Hubbel Chapin Copy Share Image
The supreme blossoming of character lies (or reside) in renounciation (or renuncement) and abnegation of self ("abnégation de soi", Fr.) — African Spir Copy Share Image
In place of practising wholesome self-abnegation, we ever make the wish the father to the thought: we receive as friendly that which… — Michael Faraday Copy Share Image
“This form of control is indifferent to whether or not I “believe” in it. I can’t choose to opt out or face… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Tolerance can be exercised only by those who have well-grounded convictions (although it will not always be exercised even by them). For… — Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn Copy Share Image
There is in even the most selfish passion a large element of self-abnegation. It is startling to realize that what we call… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
“The opposite of self-assertiveness is self-abnegation--abandoning or submerging your personal values, judgment, and interests. Some people tell themselves this is a virtue.… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
A saint addicted to excessive self-abnegation is a dangerous associate; he may infect you with poverty, and a stiffening of those joints… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
We could decide simply to remain absorbed in the mysterious, unformed, free-play of reality. This would be the choice of the mystic… — Stephen Batchelor Copy Share Image
