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Lao Tzu

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

Wisdom

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Understanding other people’s thoughts and behaviors shows intelligence, but truly understanding your own mind and nature leads to a deeper, more profound insight. This means that self-awareness goes beyond external knowledge and is the key to reaching a higher state of clarity and truth.

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