Self-Knowledge
The inner journey every civilization prescribes
From Delphi to the Vedas to modern psychology — knowing yourself has always been the first step.
6th century BC, Greece
Ancient Greek Wisdom
Know thyself.
6th century BC, China
Taoism
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
16th century, Spain
Christian Mysticism
The soul that is attached to anything, however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the liberty of divine union.
20th century, United States
Modern American Literature
When I discover who I am, I'll be free.
7th century, Arabia
Islam / Sufism
He who knows himself knows his Lord.
8th century BC, India
Hinduism / Vedanta
Atman is Brahman — the self is the universe.
20th century, Switzerland
Modern Psychology
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
