Know they thyself, presume not God to scan. The proper study of mankind is man.


Lao Tzu

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Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man.
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Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man
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Know then thyself, presume not God to scan,
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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
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The death of any man will not remove God's throne.
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Acquaint thyself with God.
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A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
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Know thyself.
THALES
Know thyself.
SOCRATES
Here is God's purpose - for God, to me, it seems, is a verb not a noun, proper or improper.
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You must seek to know thyself.
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Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
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Mastering others is stren...
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He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.
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Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.
LAO TZU
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is smal...
LAO TZU
The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name....
LAO TZU
From caring comes courage.
LAO TZU
Because of a great love, one is courageous.
LAO TZU
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
LAO TZU
When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'
LAO TZU
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorro...
LAO TZU
The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his...
LAO TZU
The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.
LAO TZU
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
LAO TZU
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect ...
LAO TZU
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lack...
LAO TZU
Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see...
LAO TZU
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest ...
LAO TZU
Silence is a source of great strength.
LAO TZU
Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.
LAO TZU
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
LAO TZU
Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.
LAO TZU
Love is a decision - not an emotion!
LAO TZU
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
LAO TZU
He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
LAO TZU