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Know Thyself.

Know Thyself. Socrates ( Apology ). The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates ( Apology ) http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/philosophy-guide-to-happiness/ (Socrates and Self-Confidence). Self-conquest is the greatest of victories. Plato (427-347 BC)

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Know Thyself.

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  1. Know Thyself. Socrates (Apology)

  2. The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates (Apology) http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/philosophy-guide-to-happiness/ (Socrates and Self-Confidence)

  3. Self-conquest is the greatest of victories. Plato (427-347 BC) http://www.dandelion-books.com/support-files/rediscovering_plato.pdf

  4. Observe all men; thy self most. Benjamin Franklin Poor Richard's Almanac, August 1740 American politician, scientist, civic activist. http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/info/index.htm http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/Peachebooks-73414-PEN-Benjamin-Franklin-Timeline-1706-1750-printer-writer-statesman-scientist-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-f-Education-ppt-powerpoint/

  5. If most of us remain ignorant of ourselves, it is because self-knowledge is painful and we prefer the pleasures of illusion. Aldous Huxley(1894-1963)The Perennial Philosophy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldous_Huxley

  6. Study the heart and the mind of man, and begin with your own. Meditation and reflection must lay the foundation of that knowledge, but experience and practice must, and alone can, complete it. Lord ChesterfieldLetter to his son, June 6, 1751 http://www.basicfamouspeople.com/index.php?aid=88

  7. 吾十有五而志於學，三十而立，四十而不惑，五十而知天命，六十而耳順，七十而从心所欲，不逾矩。吾十有五而志於學，三十而立，四十而不惑，五十而知天命，六十而耳順，七十而从心所欲，不逾矩。 At fifteen my heart was set on learning; at thirty I stood firm; at forty I had no more doubts; at fifty I knew the mandate of heaven; at sixty my ear was obedient; at seventy I could follow my heart's desire without transgressing the norm. (Confucius, Analects)

  8. It is wisdom to know others;It is enlightenment to know one's self. Lao-Tzu (6th century B.C.)The Way of Life http://www.iep.utm.edu/laozi/

  9. Our greatest instrument for understanding the world—introspection . . . . The best way of knowing the inwardness of our neighbour is to know ourselves. Walter Lippmann(1889-1974)A Preface to Politics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Lippmann

  10. Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement. BaltasarGracián Jesuit Priest(1601-1658) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltasar_Graci%C3%A1n

  11. Self-awareness gives you the capacity to learn from your mistakes as well as your successes. It enables you to keep growing. Larry Bossidy and Ram CharanExecution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

  12. Good leaders learn their specific personal strengths and weaknesses, especially in dealing with other people, then build on the strengths and correct the weaknesses. Larry Bossidy and Ram CharanExecution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done http://www.ram-charan.com/execution.htm

  13. The only reason I always try to meet and know the parents better is because it helps me to forgive their children. Louis Johannot Le Rosey School Headmaster

  14. Anonymous: What is difficult?Thales: To know thyself. Thales (620-546 B.C.) http://www.thebigview.com/greeks/thales.html

  15. Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat. Sun-Tzu(4th Century B.C.) was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher http://www.pdftop.com/view/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hcnRvZndhcnN1bnR6dS5jb20vQXJ0JTIwb2YlMjBXYXIlMjBQREYucGRm

  16. When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. 见贤思齐焉；见不贤而内自省也。 Confucius 孔夫子, (traditionally 28 September 551 B.C. – 479 B.C.) Chinese social philosopher, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Confucius

  17. Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger. Franklin P. Jones (1908 - 1980) was a Philadelphia reporter, public relations executive and humorist. He wrote quips and quotes that entertained readers of major publications for years.

  18. Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. Carl Jung Psychotherapist http://www.carl-jung.net/biography.html

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