Meanings of persistent self in anglès

In turn, Mathews played with a persistent self-consciousness regarding his abilities as a defensive player.

The significance of such a recital is that of ardent endeavor, persistent self-culture, and unflagging resolution.

Stanley doesn't have a model of itself of any significance, let alone a persistent self-image built up over time.

In order to understand these, we must inquire a little into the nature of our idea and consciousness of a persistent self.

And well do I know that my salvation from an ungovernable temper and persistent self-will is the direct answer to her unceasing prayers.

The first great preliminary process, so soon as the child manifested any evidence of intelligent and persistent self-determination, was to break her will.

It is surprising that our persistent self-confidence persuades our better sense that where countless generations of pleasure-seekers have failed we can hope to succeed.