Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
LT
Lao TzuTao Te Ching, Chapter 33, tr. Stephen Mitchell
About Lao Tzu
Ancient Chinese sage traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching. (c. 6th century BC)
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