deny oneself
Example Sentences
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“My Happy Ending” may at times feel modest, but the lessons imparted are far from disposable, including the idea that life is too short to deny oneself treats or wear uncomfortable shoes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2023
Yes, one must deny oneself the luxury of fanaticism, if possible," he said, "deny oneself the vanity of eccentricity.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
If they must die—to-day—to-morrow—or the next day—why deny oneself any joy that the world still had to offer?
From By Right of Conquest A Novel by Hornblow, Arthur
Just so;—I only allude to the pleasure one would have, but which one has to deny oneself.
From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony
One may deny oneself, but not a living thing is necessarily the better for it—generally many are the worse.
From The Daughters of Danaus by Caird, Mona
