“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”
“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.”
“he who overcomes himself is mighty.”
“He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty" - Lao-tsu”
“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”
“he who vaunts himself does not find his merit acknowledged;”