英文对照赏析
认识自己(下）Know Thyself (Part 2of 2)最终，苏格拉底悟出了神谕：神并非说苏格拉底最有智慧，而是以此警醒世人──你们之中，惟有苏格拉底这样的人最有智慧，因为他自知其无知。
人世匆匆，自以为是的人大有人在。有几人能像苏格拉底那样虔诚的求证自己的无知呢？
“认识你自己”，这句镂刻在特尔斐神庙上的名言，曾赋予了苏格拉底一种深沉智慧的目光。而今，苏格拉底的证明则向我们开启了一扇智慧之门：许多时候，认识自己，或者认识真理，都是从认识自己的无知开始的。
有些人能认识到自己的执著和不足；有些人根本意识不到自己的不足，或者根本不承认自己的不足，不去找自己的问题。其实，最有智慧、最精进的人可能就是能够充份认识自己不足的人。
充份认识自己，摆正自己的位置，知道该做什么不该做什么，敢于面对自己的弱点，严肃的修正错误，才能提高和进步。
苏格拉底是先哲，还在求证自己的无知，而我们做出一点点的成绩时怎么能狂妄自大呢？当别人批评或指责我们时，是反唇相讥，还是闻过则喜，坦诚的接受并改正。
越有能力的人越谦卑。
Finally, Socrates found the true meaning of God's words. God did not say that Socrates was the most intelligent person in the world. God was telling the people that amongst other humans, only Socrates was the wisest because he was aware of his own ignorance.
In the world, we can find many who think highly of themselves. But how many people would seek proof of their ignorance with a humble heart?
"Know thyself": these famous words inscribed on the Oracle of Delphi gave Socrates his deep wisdom. Today, Socrates' validation opens a gate of wisdom to us. Oftentimes, knowing ourselves, and learning the truth starts from recognizing our own ignorance.
Some people can see their own attachments and shortcomings. Others cannot see their own shortcomings, or they don't even acknowledge that they have any shortcomings, and they don't bother to look for their own problems. In fact, the wisest and the most diligent persons are probably the most humble ones who can thoroughly see their own problems.
Completely knowing ourselves, positioning ourselves at the right places, knowing what to do and what to avoid, having courage to face our own weaknesses, and correcting our mistakes sincerely--only when we do all of these things can we improve and move forward.
Socrates was a prophet, but that didn't stop him from seeking proof of his own ignorance. How can we be so proud of our tiny accomplishments? When others criticize and blame us, should we defend ourselves with words, or should we feel the joy of being criticized, and honestly accept the criticism and correct our behavior?
The more capable a person is, the more humble he or she becomes.