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Know thyself.

SocratesDelphic maxim (Temple of Apollo at Delphi)

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This ancient Greek aphorism, popularized by Socrates, suggests an internal standard: true wisdom begins with self-knowledge. By understanding our own character, motivations, and limitations, we gain the foundation for all other understanding and ethical living.