On the importance of language

Notice how the following statements differ in meaning. This has bothered me.

  1. Know thyself. Okay, the classic admonition to know thyself.
  2. Know, thyself. A call of responsibility for your own understanding.
  3. Know thy self. Consider the nature of self. Awareness of ego is fundamental to understanding.

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