Quote of Laozi: Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself...
Biography - Laozi:
Chinese philosopher, founder of philosophical Taoism (6th–5th century BCE).
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes about others:
Quotes about oneself:
Laozi also said...
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