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But if the self-moving is proved to be immortal, he who affirms that self-motion is the very idea and essence of the soul will not be put to confusion.

From Phaedrus by Jowett, Benjamin

To this all things By Him created, or by Nature made, As to a central Sea, self-motion brings.'

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John

Both are intelligent natures endued with the power of self-motion, and the same equipoise is maintained in both.

From Timaeus by Jowett, Benjamin

We say an energy continued and abiding, for accident will cause the activity of a moment, and an external principle give the semblance of self-motion.

From The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 by Church, R. W. (Richard William)

Nothing can be affected by any transition prior to self-motion.

From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin