Know Thyself.

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He who knows others is clever;
He who knows himself has discernment.
He who overcomes others has force;
He who overcomes himself is strong.

He who knows contentment is rich;
He who perseveres is a man of purpose;
He who does not lose his station will endure;
He who lives out his days has had a long life.

- Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33

There is a classic asian tale that talks about blind men who encounter an elephant. Each describes what he feels of the elephant including the tail, leg, trunk, etc. Each is confident he knows what the elephant is but obviously does not have the whole picture. This elephant knows who he is.

 


 

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