Tao Te Ching Verse 33
I goggled various interpretations, each one even more insightful....
He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows
himself is intelligent.
He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes
himself is mighty.
He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who
goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will.
He who does not fail in the requirements of his
position, continues long; he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity.
* * *
Knowing others is wisdom;
Knowing the self is enlightenment.
Mastering others requires force;
Mastering the self needs strength
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Perseverance is a sign of will power.
He who stays where he is endures.
To die but not to perish is to be eternally
present.
* * *
He who knows others is clever, but one who knows himself is
enlightened. One who conquers others is powerful, but one who conquers himself
is mighty. One who knows contentment is rich and one who pushes with
vigor has will. One
who loses not his place endures. One who may die but will not perish, has life
everlasting.
* * *
Who
understands the world is learned;
Who
understands the self is enlightened.
Who
conquers the world has strength;
Who
conquers the self has harmony.
Who is
determined has purpose;
Who is
contented has wealth.
Who
defends his home may long endure;
Who
surrenders his home may long survive it.
* * *
knowing
others is intelligence
knowing
yourself is true wisdom
mastering
others is strength
mastering
yourself is true power
if you
realize that you have enough
you are truly
rich
if you stay
in the center
and embrace
death with your whole heart
you will
endure forever
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