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The self-born and divine Brahman has said that there is no Emancipation for him who is bound with ties of attachment and affection.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Therefore, when a doubt arises, no person, however wise, should singly decide the matter, unless he be the puissant and self-born Lord himself of creatures.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

"To excel in either art," he declares, "is a self-born happiness, which something more than good sense must be mother of."

From How to See a Play by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

The self-born Brahman granted him even this boon, and it is for that reason that neither thyself nor I have been able to consume him.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

As well say a self-born as a self-made man.

From Heart of Man by Woodberry, George Edward