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γνῶθι σεαυτόν

know thyself

Source Delphic maxim (cf. Plato, Charmides 164d)

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Etymology

The most famous Delphic maxim, inscribed on the temple at Delphi and constantly cited in philosophy.

Occurrences in 1 work (1 total)

Ad Quintum Fratrem 3.5 (combined with 3.6 as the single SB letter 3.5b) November 54 BC · 1 occurrence

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