He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. He who is content is rich. He who acts with vigor has a will. He who does not lose his station will endure. He who dies but does not perish has everlasting life.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33

Date / Period

6th century BCE (approximate)

Category

Shocking

Source

https://terebess.hu/english/tao/chan.html#chap33

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