Thyself
pronoun
A form of 'you' used when the person speaking or writing is addressing someone.
Let thyself become who you truly wish to be.
Often appears as...
- know thyself
- love thyself
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Poetic
pronoun
A form of 'you' used when the person speaking or writing is addressing someone.
Let thyself become who you truly wish to be.
Often appears as...
- know thyself
- love thyself
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Poetic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Used in very old literature or poetry, not common in everyday modern English.
Respect thyself and thy ancient lineage.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Often found in contexts encouraging self-awareness or self-improvement.
Seek to know thyself and thy true desires.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Gives a sense of depth or seriousness when used, due to historical and literary associations.
Bear thyself with dignity and grace under pressure.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Used in very old literature or poetry, not common in everyday modern English.
Respect thyself and thy ancient lineage.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Often found in contexts encouraging self-awareness or self-improvement.
Seek to know thyself and thy true desires.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Gives a sense of depth or seriousness when used, due to historical and literary associations.
Bear thyself with dignity and grace under pressure.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Used in very old literature or poetry, not common in everyday modern English.
Respect thyself and thy ancient lineage.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Often found in contexts encouraging self-awareness or self-improvement.
Seek to know thyself and thy true desires.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Gives a sense of depth or seriousness when used, due to historical and literary associations.
Bear thyself with dignity and grace under pressure.
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Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
misleading here like all of our language is about you me you know it's my attention you say know thyself and we often say things like you know that's just who i am but but for me it's very helpful to think of myself as this sort of um
Video examples
Who am I? A philosophical...
"Know thyself," to The Who's rock anthem, "Who Are You?" philosophers, psychologists, academics, scientists, artists, theologians and politicians have all tackled the subject of identity.
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Training Critical...
nor thyself first that was the vision we also had in mind not just being ourselves the professors on a high horse
Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
misleading here like all of our language is about you me you know it's my attention you say know thyself and we often say things like you know that's just who i am but but for me it's very helpful to think of myself as this sort of um
Video examples
Who am I? A philosophical...
"Know thyself," to The Who's rock anthem, "Who Are You?" philosophers, psychologists, academics, scientists, artists, theologians and politicians have all tackled the subject of identity.
Video examples
Training Critical...
nor thyself first that was the vision we also had in mind not just being ourselves the professors on a high horse
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Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Think not that humility is weakness; it shall supply the marrow of strength to thy bones. Stoop and conquer; bow thyself and become invincible.
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Jules Verne
French Author
Dost thou know what life is, my child? Hast thou comprehended the action of those springs which produce existence? Hast thou examined thyself?
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Thomas Aquinas
Italian Theologian
Pray thee, spare, thyself at times: for it becomes a wise man sometimes to relax the high pressure of his attention to work.
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Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.
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Thomas a Kempis
German Clergyman
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
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Ausonius
Roman Poet
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
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Joseph Joubert
French Writer
Be charitable and indulge to everyone, but thyself.
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Jean de La Fontaine
French Poet
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Observe all men, thyself most.
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Think not that humility is weakness; it shall supply the marrow of strength to thy bones. Stoop and conquer; bow thyself and become invincible.
Quote examples
Jules Verne
French Author
Dost thou know what life is, my child? Hast thou comprehended the action of those springs which produce existence? Hast thou examined thyself?
Quote examples
Thomas Aquinas
Italian Theologian
Pray thee, spare, thyself at times: for it becomes a wise man sometimes to relax the high pressure of his attention to work.
Quote examples
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.
Quote examples
Thomas a Kempis
German Clergyman
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
Quote examples
Ausonius
Roman Poet
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
Quote examples
Joseph Joubert
French Writer
Be charitable and indulge to everyone, but thyself.
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Jean de La Fontaine
French Poet
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Observe all men, thyself most.
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