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Read & copy the quotation
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty.”
- Source
- Tao Teh King
- Date
- ancient
- English wording
- James Legge — Translator · from Classical Chinese
Meaning of “He who knows other men is discerning; he…”
Knowledge of others and external power are contrasted with the harder achievements of self-knowledge and self-mastery, locating a more durable form of strength within.
Where does it come from?
Tao Teh King, chapter 33, James Legge translation; the chapter continues by connecting contentment with richness and steadfastness with will.
