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12. “And, in fine, the ancient precept, “Know thyself,” and the modern precept, “Study nature,” become at last one maxim.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson Self-Knowledge, Nature, Wisdom, Understanding, Harmony
28. “All these were lovers and emulators and disciples of the culture of the Lacedaemonians, and any one may perceive that their wisdom was of this character; consisting of short memorable sentences, which they severally uttered. And they met together and dedicated in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, as the first-fruits of their wisdom, the far-famed inscriptions, which are in all men’s mouths – ‘Know thyself,’ and ‘Nothing too much.”
Plato Wisdom Discipline, Ancient Wisdom, Self-knowledge, Cultural Influence, Moral Teachings
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