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“Therefore the sage knows (these things) of himself, but does not parade (his knowledge); loves, but does not (appear to set a) value on, himself.” quote by Lao Tzu
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““Therefore the sage knows (these things) of himself, but does not parade (his knowledge); loves, but does not (appear to set a) value on, himself.””

Lao Tzu

About This Quote

Source Book: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, c. 400 BC

The wise understand themselves deeply yet remain modest, valuing inner virtue over external recognition.

In simple terms: Self‑knowledge with humility.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility while knowing yourself.

Themes

humility self‑knowledge modesty

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • teaching
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Taoist philosophy inner virtue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you demonstrate humility while sharing expertise?
  • When does self‑valuation become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Modesty may limit sharing useful insight.

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