Pythagoras quotes - page 4

There is no word or action but has its echo in Eternity. (Pythagoras)
It is better to suffer, than to do, wrong. View quote
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None but a Craftsman can judge of a craft. View quote
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Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained. View quote
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If thou intend to do any good; tarry not till to-morrow! for thou knowest not what may chance thee this night. View quote
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Repentance deserveth Pardon. View quote
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Take not thine enemy for thy friend; nor thy friend for thine enemy! View quote
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Wish not the thing, which thou mayest not obtain! View quote
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I was Euphorbus at the siege of Troy. View quote
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Reason not with him, that will deny the principal truths! View quote
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Let thy mind rule thy tongue! (Pythagoras)
If thy fellows hurt thee in small things, suffer it! and be as bold with them! View quote
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Sacrifice and adore unshod. View quote
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When a reasonable Soul forsaketh his divine nature, and becometh beast-like, it dieth. For though the substance of the Soul be incorruptible: yet, lacking the use of Reason, it is reputed dead; for it loseth the Intellective Life. View quote
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He is worst of all, that is malicious against his friends. View quote
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Sobriety is the strength of the soul, for it preserves its reason unclouded by passion. View quote
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The King that followeth Truth, and ruleth according to Justice, shall reign quietly: but he that doth the contrary, seeketh another to reign for him. View quote
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Honor Wisdom; and deny it not to them that would learn; and shew it unto them that dispraise it! Sow not the sea fields! View quote
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Be not hasty to speak; nor slow to hear! View quote
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Attempt nothing above thy strength! View quote
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Holding fast to these things, you will know the worlds of gods and mortals which permeates and governs everything. And you will know, as is right, nature similar in all respects, so that you will neither entertain unreasonable hopes nor be neglectful of anything. (Pythagoras)
Use examples; that such as thou teachest may understand thee the better! View quote
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Work at these things, practice them, these are the things you ought to desire; they are what will put you on the path of divine virtue - yes, by the one who entrusted our soul with the tetraktys, source of ever-flowing nature. Pray to the gods for success and get to work. View quote
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Rejoice not in another man's misfortune! View quote
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Dispose thy Soul to all good and necessary things! View quote
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Photo: The original uploader was Galilea at German Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Greek Mathematician
Quotes count: 142
Wikipedia: Pythagoras

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