act of self

The underbelly of the human psyche, what is often referred to as our dark side, is the origin of every act of self-sabotage.

Vincent van Gogh's fame may owe as much to a legendary act of self-harm, as it does to his self-portraits.

The "Cave Woman" in me jumped out and my initial instinct was to write something hurtful back to her, in an act of self defense.

They have destroyed some craft, but only, I would say, as an act of self-defense when there wasn't any other option.

What lessons can we draw from all this? Probably none, except that even the most egregious act of self--promotion will be forgiven in time.

The UNSC vessel erupted from inside, reactor overload and single nuclear warhead detonated in an act of self-destruction.

Pope John Paul II often said that organ transplants should be undertaken as an "act of self-giving, from the love that gives life. "

Dyeing one's hair can be a fundamental act of self-transformation, an effort to control one's destiny.

But publishing a book through an independent press, on your own, is entirely an act of self-discipline.

He does not think that he is destroying himself; he believes in the good fruition of his act of self-sacrifice for the sake of others.

Critics see it as a reckless act of self-constraint.

Every act of will is an act of self-limitation.

Legends of people of committing the act of self-immolation date back centuries.

This act of self censorship is an example of China's burgeoning influence.

These days, it is an act of self-preservation.

Sacrifice is the ultimate act of self-giving love.

Sure, we went to war to prevent the use of "weapons of mass destruction, " in an act of self-defense.

United Nations Special Mission to Observe the Act of Self-Determination in Niue;

Act of Self in Protection for the Right in Rem