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"One who knows (chih) others is knowledgeable (chih); One who knows (chih) the self is enlightened (ming). One who overcomes others has physical might; One who overcomes the self (tzu sheng) is strong (ch'iang). One who knows contentment (chih tsu) is rich; One who acts strongly (ch'iang) has will power (chih). One who does not lose where one belongs lasts long; One who dies without perishing (wang) has longevity."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"One who knows (chih) others is knowledgeable (chih); One who knows (chih) the self is enlightened (ming). One who overcomes others has physical might; One who overcomes the self (tzu sheng) is strong (ch'iang). One who knows contentment (chih tsu) is rich; One who acts strongly (ch'iang) has will power (chih). One who does not lose where one belongs lasts long; One who dies without perishing (wang) has longevity."

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