What is socrates mean in the word "know your self"?

Question

What is socrates mean in the word "know your self"?

Answer 1

gnothi seauton (greek) or temet nosce (latin)

i believe first attributed to the temple at delphi,

nonetheless~

knowing thyself is the inward path which leads to knowing the world and indeed the source of all things.

we are reflexive, reflective, reciprocal beings. beginning our knowledge from the center, we may be in union with the cosmos, realize great potential and serve humanity royally.

Answer 2

Knowing our purpose in life.

(Because honestly, what does knowing our character, behaviour, likes and dislikes got to do with the whole big picture of the world??)

Answer 3

Knowing yourself means knowing the purpose of your birth. everybody born to accomplish certain duties on earth. So you must know whats that God sent you here for.