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知人者智,
Zhī rén zhě zhì,
Understanding others is intelligence,
自知者明。
Zì zhī zhě míng.
Understanding yourself is true enlightenment.
胜人者有力,
Shèng rén zhě yǒu lì,
Mastering others requires strength,
自胜者强。
Zì shèng zhě qiáng.
Mastering yourself is true power.
知足者富。
Zhī zú zhě fù.
Knowing contentment brings true wealth.
强行者有志。
Qiáng xíng zhě yǒu zhì.
Perseverance signifies willpower.
不失其所者久。
Bù shī qí suǒ zhě jiǔ.
Staying centered ensures enduring presence.
死而不亡者寿。
Sǐ ér bù wáng zhě shòu.
To face death unflinchingly is to achieve eternal endurance.