Best of Taoism – Knowing yourself

If you know how other people behave, you are intelligent. If you know yourself, you are wise.

If you are able to overcome other people, you are strong. If you can overcome yourself, you are stronger.

If you are content with your circumstances, you are fortunate. If you are content with yourself, you are rich.

If you persevere in the face of adversity, you have determination. If you remain unmoved in the face of temptation or pressure, you have courage.

If you are happy to live until you die, then you will live as long as you want.