Know thyself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True knowledge begins with understanding oneself.
- In plain terms
- Understand yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Know your own nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you?
- Do you know yourself?
Another view
Self-knowledge is complex and often incomplete.
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