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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

  • self-improvement
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • journaling
  • therapy

Questions to consider

  • Do you know yourself?

Another view

Self-knowledge is difficult.

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