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Tell not abroad what thou intendest to do; for if thou speed not, thou shalt be mocked! (Pythagoras)
Order thyself so, that thy Soul may always be in good estate; whatsoever become of thy body. View quote
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By the air which I breathe, and by the water which I drink, I will not endure to be blamed on account of this discourse. View quote
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Patience cometh by the grace of the Soul. View quote
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True and perfect Friendship is, to make one heart and mind of many hearts and bodies. View quote
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The best and greatest winning is a true friend; and the greatest loss is the loss of time. View quote
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To use Virtue is perfect blessedness. View quote
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Above and before all things, worship GOD! View quote
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Cut not fire with a sword. View quote
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It is not proper either to have a blunt sword or to use freedom of speech ineffectually. Neither is the sun to be taken from the world, nor freedom of speech from erudition. View quote
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Not frequently man from man. (Pythagoras)
Happy is that City that hath a wise man to govern it. View quote
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A solitary man is a God, or a beast. View quote
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Evil destroyeth itself. View quote
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Eat not the heart. View quote
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As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love. View quote
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Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself. View quote
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There is a good principle which created order, light, and man, and an evil principle which created chaos, darkness, and woman. View quote
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No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself. View quote
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A thought is an idea in transit. View quote
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Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good. (Pythagoras)
Wisdom thoroughly learned, will never be forgotten. Science is got by diligence; but Discretion and Wisdom cometh of GOD. View quote
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It is requisite to choose the most excellent life; for custom will make it pleasant. View quote
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No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself. No man is free who cannot command himself. View quote
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Let not sleep fall upon thy eyes till thou has thrice reviewed the transactions of the past day. 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
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