"What could begin to deny self, if there were not something in man different from self?"

This quote by William Law is asking us to consider the concept that there is something in us that is various from our own self. He is suggesting that if there was not something in us that was different from our own self, then how could we ever reject ourselves? This might be interpreted as a call to self-reflection and self-awareness. We must understand our own thoughts, feelings, and desires in order to have the ability to deny ourselves and make choices that remain in our best interest. This quote is also a suggestion that we are more than just our own self, which there is something in us that is higher than our own self. We need to understand this majority of ourselves in order to make choices that remain in line with our values and beliefs. By knowing this majority of ourselves, we can make decisions that are in line with our values and beliefs, and deny ourselves when necessary.