Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment....

Who said "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment.... "?

"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment.... " is one of a famous quotes by Tao Te Ching. Complete quote is as follows;
"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment."

What is "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment.... "?

"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment." This is a quote by Tao Te Ching which is about Wisdom & Spiritual. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
• Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.

What does "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment.... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Spiritual although it also includes other themes like Wisdom & Spiritual. It is attributed to Tao Te Ching. Complete quote is as follows;
"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment."