nosce te ipsum

Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Calque of Ancient Greek γνῶθι σεαυτόν (gnôthi seautón), one of the Delphic maxims.

Pronunciation

Proverb

nōsce tē ipsum

  1. know thyself (be aware of both your strengths and limitations)
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