This sentence comes from chapter 33 of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching. Original: those who know others are wise, and those who know themselves are clear; The winner is strong, the winner is strong; Those who are satisfied are rich, and those who are forced are ambitious; He who does not lose his position for a long time dies but does not die.
Translation: People who know others have wisdom, while those who know themselves have insight; He who overcomes others has strength, and he who overcomes himself has strength; Only those who know that they are satisfied are rich, and those who make unremitting efforts are ambitious; Only those who do not lose their duty can live long, and those who die and "Tao" still exist are the real longevity.
Tao Te Ching is the work of Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period. The text of Tao Te Ching takes "morality" in the philosophical sense as the main line, and discusses the ways of self-cultivation, governing the country, using troops and keeping in good health, mostly focusing on politics. The so-called "inner sage and outer king" has profound meaning and is widely inclusive, and is known as the king of all classics.
Tao Te Ching is one of the greatest works in the history of China, which has a profound influence on traditional philosophy, science, politics and religion.
Tao Te Ching is the work of Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period. The text of Tao Te Ching takes "morality" in the philosophical sense as the main line, and discusses the ways of self-cultivation, governing the country, using troops and keeping in good health, mostly focusing on politics. The so-called "inner sage and outer king" has profound meaning and is widely inclusive, and is known as the king of all classics.
Tao Te Ching is one of the greatest works in the history of China, which has a profound influence on traditional philosophy, science, politics and religion.
Later generations also have considerable research on Tao Te Ching. Wang Bi explained in Notes to the Tao Te Ching that "he who conquers others is strong, and he who conquers himself is strong": he who conquers others is strong. If you don't win, nothing can damage your strength. Use its wisdom on others, not on yourself; Use your strength on others, not yourself. If you use it for yourself, there is nothing to avoid; Nothing will change if you apply your strength to yourself.