Self-knowledge is the great power by which we comprehend and control our lives

Vernon Howard
About This Quote

Self-knowledge is the great power by which we comprehend and control our lives. This quote is about the power of self knowledge. The concept behind this statement is that by understanding ourselves and everything we do, we can make better choices and live better lives. One of the greatest benefits of self-knowledge is that it gives us the power to choose.

We can choose to do or be anything we want because we know how we function and what makes us tick. That means the choice is ours because we understand ourselves.

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