
ProverbWisdom
Chinese origin
He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened
Meaning: Understanding others requires wisdom, but self-knowledge is the highest form of understanding.
Who said it? Laozi, Tao Te Ching (traditionally attributed)
Origin: From chapter 33 of the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Laozi: knowing others is intelligence; knowing oneself is true wisdom. The chapter continues that mastering others is strength, and mastering oneself is true power.
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