Chapter 33

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.

Commentary

Source: Paul Carus (1913) - Chapter heading

THE VIRTUE OF DISCRIMINATION.

Philosophical Insight

Source: Paul Carus (1913) - Canon of Reason and Virtue

1. One who knows others is clever, but one who knows himself is enlightened. 2. One who conquers others is powerful, but one who conquers himself is mighty. 3. One who knows contentment is rich and one who pushes with vigor has will. 4. One who loses not his place endures. 5. One who may die but will not perish, has life everlasting. Next: 34. Trust in its Perfection | « Previous: The Canon of Reason and Virtue (Tao te Ching): The Old Ph... Next: The Canon of Reason and Virtue (Tao te Ching): Th...