Definition of "self-poised" []

• In command of oneself. (adjective)
• In a state of balance without need of support. (adjective)

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• "God Himself, therefore, is what He is, self-related, self-tending; otherwise He becomes outward-tending, other-seeking — who cannot but be wholly self-poised."
• "Here is a socialization flowing, self-poised, fertilizing; it is full of gracious invitation to all, yet regulates all; it makes liberty by making law; it produces and distributes privilege."
• "He had a well-balanced, self-poised character, and so could trust himself"