Know thyself

Meaning: Self-knowledge and self-awareness are the foundation of all wisdom and right living.

Origin: Ancient Greek aphorism (γνῶθι σεαυτόν) inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi; central to Socratic philosophy.

Translations

• French: Connais-toi toi-même (literally: Know yourself)
• Spanish: Conócete a ti mismo (literally: Know yourself)
• Japanese: 汝自身を知れ (Nanji jishin wo shire) (literally: Know thyself)

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