Know Thy Self!

Onyiiboy · 05-22-2008, 08:57 PM

From Nile Valley Contributions
Anthony T. Browder

KNOW THY SELF

A person who knows not
And knows not that they know not
Is foolish--disregard them

A person who knows not
And knows that they know not
Is simple--teach them

A person who knows not
And believes that they know
Is dangerous--avoid them

A person who knows
And knows not that they know
Is asleep--awake them

A person who knows
And knows that they know
Is wise--follow them

All of these persons reside in you
Know Thy Self
And to Maat be true

* A modern adaptation of an ancient proverb.

nigerianfox · 05-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Nosce Te Ipsum...know thyself...an inscription on Apollo's temple at Delphi. I guess the inscription was to remind followers to first try to know their capabilities before you ask the gods for help. If you are a very lazy person don't pray for a promotion. Kinda like god helps those who help themselves

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Onyiiboy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DMV Area Posts: 14,111 Points: 90,000.00 Bank: 399,320.82 Total Points: 489,320.82 Donate Rep Power: 756306	Know Thy Self! From Nile Valley Contributions Anthony T. Browder KNOW THY SELF A person who knows not And knows not that they know not Is foolish--disregard them A person who knows not And knows that they know not Is simple--teach them A person who knows not And believes that they know Is dangerous--avoid them A person who knows And knows not that they know Is asleep--awake them A person who knows And knows that they know Is wise--follow them All of these persons reside in you Know Thy Self And to Maat be true * A modern adaptation of an ancient proverb. __________________ THE LAST OF THE BIAFRANS Igbo Kwenu Radio www.omenalamarketplace.com Igbo Sacred Science

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