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600 BC·Luoyang, China

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

Similar Thoughts

Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse.

One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

Luoyang, China