Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Founder of Taoism
From the 'Tao Te Ching', Chapter 33.
6th century BCE (approx)
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"When the people are ignorant, they are easy to control."
Controversial"The sage has no mind of his own. He takes the mind of the people as his mind."
Shocking"Careful, like crossing a river in the winter. Wary, as if surrounded by strangers."
Philosophical"The sage is like water, which flows to the lowest places and yet is the strongest."
Strange & Unusual"Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill."
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