Himself (pronoun)

1. Referring to the man previously mentioned or assumed.
2. Used to refer to the speaker or writer.

Origin:

Middle english himself, from his + self.

Examples:

1. He's always doing things for others, but never himself.
2. He was the only one who could do the job, so he did it himself.
3. He said he would do it himself.
4. He cooked the meal himself.
5. He's a very independent person, he prefers to do things himself.