Ful wys is he that kan hymselven knowe!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wise is one who knows themselves.
- In plain terms
- Self-knowledge is wisdom.
- What can you take from it?
- Know yourself to be wise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you know yourself?
Another view
Self-knowledge is difficult.
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