Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, ch. 33
“Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”
Reflection
One kept promise to yourself.
Source record
- Author
- Lao Tzu
- Original source
- Tao Te Ching, ch. 33
- Original date
- c. 400 BC
- Edition used
- Trans. James Legge, 1891 — public domain
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