Know Thyself

Know Thyself and the Missing Piece

The phrase “Know Thyself” is often attributed to Socrates, but its origins trace back even further to ancient Greece, specifically the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Inscribed on the forecourt of the temple, the phrase served as a moral and philosophical directive for the visitors who sought guidance from the oracle. The Delphic maxim, “Know Know Thyself and the Missing Piece