| Original | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Those who know others are clever, | |
| those who know themselves are clear. | |
| Those who overcome others have power, | |
| those who overcome themselves are strong. | |
| Those who know contentment are rich. | |
| Those who force their way have will. | |
| Those who do not lose their place endure. | |
| Those who die without perishing have longevity. |
know; recognize; understand; knowledge; wisdom
person; human; people; others; mankind
one who; person; that which; the ...-er
wisdom; intelligence; wise; clever; discernment
self; oneself; from; since; spontaneous; automatic
bright; clear; obvious; tomorrow; to clarify; understanding
win; conquer; surpass; superior; victory
have; possess; exist; there is/are; present
strength; power; effort; to exert; ability
strong; powerful; intense; to force; to compel; sturdy
foot; sufficient; enough; to suffice
wealthy; abundant; rich; enrich
walk; go; conduct; behavior; line; row; carry out
will; intention; ambition; to record; chronicle
not; no; un-; non=
lose; miss; fail; error; mistake
his; her; its; their; that; the one who; such
place; location; that which; (agentive/passive marker)
long time; long-lasting; for a long while; enduring
die; death; dead; perish; lifeless
and; but; yet; while; moreover
perish; die; lose; vanish; escape
longevity; long life; to live long; aged