One must choose in all things a mean just and good. 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 hateeyewise 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-yourselfall-things Friendship is one soul in two bodies. Pythagoras bodysoultwo 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 loverschoicesfame 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 lightperfectionmen Lust weakens both body and mind. Pythagoras bodylustmind No man is free who cannot control himself. Pythagoras worrydepressionmen It is better to be silent, than to dispute with the Ignorant. Pythagoras disputesignorantsilent 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 elementsmovementcharacter Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please. Pythagoras pleasedonesuccess 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 wickednessbodyvegetarianism 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 fatedestinygrief Declining from the public ways, walk in unfrequented paths. Pythagoras walkspathway Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything. Pythagoras actingpracticejustice Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness: It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly. Pythagoras communicationactingmen Evolution is the Law of Life Pythagoras unitylawnumbers 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 hazardsuselesssilence A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child. Pythagoras kneesmenchildren Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion. Pythagoras passionstrengthinspirational
