人貴有自知之明 Self-awareness

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Self-awareness is invaluable.

But why is self-awareness considered precious? Isn't it natural for a person to understand themselves?

Can I truly control my body? Can I truly control my thoughts? Can I truly control my actions?

Do I know what I am doing? Do I know what I want? Do I know what my principles are?

Is it only at the age of thirty that I will come to know?

(Note: "三十而立" is a Chinese saying that translates to "At thirty, one should be independent and established." It suggests that by the age of thirty, a person should have a clear understanding of themselves and have established their principles and direction in life.)

三十而立，四十而不惑、五十而知天命、六十而耳順、七十從心所欲

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為什麼自知之明會貴呢？

人不是本來就應該了解自己嗎？

我是否能控制我自己的身體

我是否能控制我自己的思想

我是否能控制我自己的行為

我知道我在幹什麼嗎？

我知道我想要什麼嗎？

我知道我的原則是什麼嗎？

是不是要三十而立的時候，才會知道？