Sophrosyne
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
The quality of wise moderation; sound-mindedness; discreet good sense: referring especially to Greek art and philosophy.
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noun.
self control
,
temperance
,
soundness
of
mind
Word Usage
"A dialogue in which Socrates engages a handsome and popular boy in a conversation about the meaning of sophrosyne, a Greek word usually translated into English as "temperance", "self-control", or "restraint"."