“The farther that one goes out (from himself), the less he knows.”

“The further one goes, the less one knows.”

“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 knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”

“he who knows himself is intelligent.”

“From this community of feeling comes a kingliness of character; and he who is king-like goes on to be heaven-like.”

“If any one should wish to get the kingdom for himself, and to effect this by what he does, I see that he will not succeed.”