Quote of Laozi - Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself...
Biography - Laozi:
Chinese philosopher, founder of philosophical Taoism (6th–5th century BCE).
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about strength:
On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.
There are two ways of contesting, the one by the law, the other by force; the first method is proper to men, the second to beasts.
Quotes about oneself:
Laozi also said...
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