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Taoism
Lesson 309

He who knows himself is intelligent.

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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. He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will. He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues long; he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity.

Source Tao Te King, chapter 33 ยท ๐Ÿ“– Read the full passage

โœจ To meditate on today

According to Lao Tzu, knowing others makes one prudent, but knowing oneself brings light; mastering others gives power, but mastering oneself makes one truly strong. Today, when a sharp reaction rises in you (irritation, impatience, the urge to be right), stop for a moment to name it before you speak.

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