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self-knowledge
self-knowl·edge (sĕlf′nŏl′ĭj)n. Knowledge or understanding of one's own nature, abilities, and limitations; insight into oneself.self-knowledge n knowledge of one's own character, etc self`-know′ledge n. knowledge or understanding of oneself and one's character, abilities, motives, etc. [1605–15] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | self-knowledge - an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilitiesdiscernment, savvy, understanding, apprehension - the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect" |
self-knowledgenounQuotations "Know then thyself, presume not God to scan," "The proper study of mankind is man" [Alexander Pope An Essay on Man] "Only within yourself exists that other reality for which you long" [Herman Hesse Steppenwolf] "All our knowledge is, our selves to know" [Alexander Pope An Essay on Man] "The greatest thing in the world is to know how to be oneself" [Montaigne Essais]Translationsself-knowledge
au·tog·no·sis (aw'tog-nō'sis), Recognition of one's own character, tendencies, and peculiarities. Synonym(s): self-knowledge [auto- + G. gnōsis, knowledge] self-knowledge (sĕlf′nŏl′ĭj)n. Knowledge or understanding of one's own nature, abilities, and limitations; insight into oneself.self-knowledge
Words related to self-knowledgenoun an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilitiesRelated Words- discernment
- savvy
- understanding
- apprehension
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