Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Composed of one's own substance.
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Examples
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For example, Buddhists often affirmed that metaphysically all things are empty of self-substantial being.
Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008
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Feed'st thy light'st flame with self-substantial fuel
Feeling Listless - "Taking the credit for your second symphony." 2004
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Feed'st thy light'st flame with self-substantial fuel
Feeling Listless - "Taking the credit for your second symphony." 2004
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Feedst thy lights flame with self-substantial fuel,
Sonnet 1 1914
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Feed'st thy light's flame with self-substantial fuel,
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Feed'st thy light'st flame with self-substantial fuel,
Sonnets 1593
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Feed'st thy light's flame with self-substantial fuel,
Shakespeare's Sonnets William Shakespeare 1590
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Feed’st thy light’s flame with self-substantial fuel,
The Sonnets 2004
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