Christina RossettiI lock my door upon myself, And bar them out; but who shall wall Self from myself, most loathed of all?
About This Quote
This quote is an illustration of the power of self-control. A person who keeps their emotions under control is one who can establish their own boundaries. They are free to make choices, but they are able to rule out the option of making poor ones.
Source: Complete Poems
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