'self-conquest' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'conquest', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'conquest' means the act of conquering or overcoming.

'self-conquest' evolved from the concept of 'conquest' in the context of personal development and self-improvement.

Initially, it meant 'overcoming external challenges', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'overcoming internal challenges or weaknesses'.