“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”
— Laozi
Simplified Meaning:
Understanding other people shows you are smart, but understanding yourself shows you are truly wise. Controlling others shows you are strong, but controlling yourself shows you have real power.
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