self-control

n.
Control of one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will: "You think yourself a miracle of sensibility; but self-control is what you need" (Mary Boykin Chesnut).

self-controlled self'-con·trolled' adj.

noun

The keeping of one's thoughts and emotions to oneself: control, reserve, restraint, reticence, self-restraint, taciturnity, uncommunicativeness. See restraint/unrestraint.

n

Definition: willpower over one's actions
Antonyms: agitation, indiscipline, rashness

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The quality of mind with which we resist what we suppose to be temptations to which we should not succumb. See also akrasia.

The ability to exercise control over one's own feelings and behaviour.

• Artist: Laura Branigan
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1984 04
• Total Time: 40:01
• Genre: Rock

Review

Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple, while "Breaking Out" and "Take Me" are perfect examples of synthesizer-driven '80s dance ditties. The only slow moments come with "Silent Partners" and "With Every Beat of My Heart," and that's not because they're ballads. The production bogs them down, and the lyrics are so pedestrian, you won't find yourself moved by them except to skip to the next song. ~ Bryan Buss, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Lucky One	Bruce Roberts	Laura Branigan	(4:10)
Self Control	Giancarlo Bigazzi, Raffaele Riefoli, Steve Piccolo	Laura Branigan	(4:08)
Ti Amo	Umberto Tozzi, Diane Warren, Giancarlo Bigazzi	Laura Branigan	(4:18)
Heart	Marie Cain, Warren Hartman	Laura Branigan	(4:08)
Will You Love Me Tomorrow	Carole King, Gerry Goffin	Laura Branigan	(3:26)
Satisfaction (Lyrics)	Mark Spiro, Diane Warren, Engelbert Simons, Bernd Dietrich	Laura Branigan	(3:56)
Silent Partners (Lyrics)	Diane Warren, Doctor	Laura Branigan	(4:10)
Breaking Out (Lyrics)	Diane Warren, Doctor	Laura Branigan	(3:50)
Take Me (Lyrics)	Steve Kipner, John Parker	Laura Branigan	(3:43)
With Every Beat of My Heart	Jamie Kaleth, Bob Mitchell	Laura Branigan	(4:12)

Credits

Laura Branigan (Vocals), Laura Branigan (Main Performer), Bill Champlin (Vocals), Bill Champlin (Vocals (Background)), Steve Kipner (?), Joe Chemay (Vocals), Joe Chemay (Vocals (Background)), Beth Andersen (Vocals), Beth Andersen (Vocals (Background)), Robbie Buchanan (Synthesizer), Robbie Buchanan (Piano), Robbie Buchanan (Producer), Nathan East (Bass), Harold Faltermeyer (Synthesizer), Harold Faltermeyer (?), Tommy Funderburk (Vocals), Tommy Funderburk (Vocals (Background)), Steve George (Vocals), Steve George (Vocals (Background)), Jim Haas (Vocals (Background)), Dann Huff (Guitar), Paul Jackson, Jr. (Guitar), Jon Joyce (Vocals), Jon Joyce (Vocals (Background)), Tom Kelly (Vocals), Tom Kelly (Vocals (Background)), Michael Landau (Guitar), Richard Page (Vocals), Richard Page (Vocals (Background)), Joe Pizzulo (Vocals), Joe Pizzulo (Vocals (Background)), John "J.R." Robinson (Drums), Carlos Vega (Drums), Jack White (Producer), Larry Williams (Saxophone)

Quotes:

"A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well." - Louisa May Alcott

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self." - Aristotle

"The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust." - Josh Billings

"When the fight begins within himself, a man's worth something." - Robert Browning

"Prudent, cautious self-control, is wisdom's root." - Robert Burns

"Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words" - Eileen Caddy

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - selvbeherskelse

Nederlands (Dutch)
zelfbeheersing

Français (French)
n. - maîtrise de soi, sang-froid

Deutsch (German)
n. - Selbstbeherrschung

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - αυτοκυριαρχία

Italiano (Italian)
autocontrollo

Português (Portuguese)
n. - auto-controle (m)

Русский (Russian)
умение владеть собой

Español (Spanish)
n. - autodominio, autocontrol

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - självbehärskning, självkontroll

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
自我控制, 自制

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 自我控制, 自製

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 자제심, 극기

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 自制

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) تمالك ألنفس‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮שליטה עצמית, איפוק‬

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