Disbelieve nothing wonderful concerning the gods, nor concerning divine dogmas. Pythagoras More Quotes by Pythagoras More Quotes From Pythagoras Hate and fear breed a poison in the blood, which if continued, affects eyes, ears, nose and the organs of digestion. Therefore, it is not wise to hear and remember the unkind things others might say about you. Pythagoras hate eye wise Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you. Pythagoras deeds Above all things, respect yourself. Pythagoras respect-yourself all-things Friendship is one soul in two bodies. Pythagoras body soul two So in life, some enter the services of fame and others money, but the best choice is that of those few who spend their time in the contemplation of nature, and as lovers of wisdom. Pythagoras lovers choices fame Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for his body and truth for his soul Pythagoras light perfection men Lust weakens both body and mind. Pythagoras body lust mind No man is free who cannot control himself. Pythagoras worry depression men It is better to be silent, than to dispute with the Ignorant. Pythagoras disputes ignorant silent Each celestial body, in fact each and every atom, produces a particular sound on account of its movement, its rhythm or vibration. All these sounds and vibrations form a universal harmony in which each element, while having it’s own function and character, contributes to the whole. Pythagoras elements movement character Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please. Pythagoras please done success Alas, what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh, to fatten our greedy bodies by cramming in other bodies, to have one living creature fed by the death of another! Pythagoras wickedness body vegetarianism Know that death comes to everyone, and that wealth will sometimes be acquired, sometimes lost. Whatever griefs mortals suffer by divine chance, whatever destiny you have, endure it and do not complain. But it is right to improve it as much as you can, and remember this: Fate does not give very many of these griefs to good people. Pythagoras fate destiny grief Declining from the public ways, walk in unfrequented paths. Pythagoras walks path way Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything. Pythagoras acting practice justice Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness: It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly. Pythagoras communication acting men Evolution is the Law of Life Pythagoras unity law numbers It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few. Pythagoras hazards useless silence A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child. Pythagoras knees men children Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion. Pythagoras passion strength inspirational
