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Pythagoras
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“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 (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by John Strohmeier and Peter Westbrook. (1999)
“Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained. If a lie is told, bear with it gently. But whatever I tell you, let it be done completely. Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by John Strohmeier and Peter Westbrook. (1999)
“Let not sleep fall upon thy eyes till thou has thrice reviewed the transactions of the past day. Where have I turned aside from rectitude? What have I been doing? What have I left undone, which I ought to have done? 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 (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As translated in The Rambler No. 8 (14 April 1750) by Samuel Johnson
“Meditate upon my counsels; love them; follow them; To the divine virtues will they know how to lead thee. I swear it by the One who in our hearts engraved The sacred Tetrad, symbol immense and pure, Source of Nature and model of the Gods.”
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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 (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by John Strohmeier and Peter Westbrook. (1999)
“You will know that wretched men are the cause of their own suffering, who neither see nor hear the good that is near them, and few are the ones who know how to secure release from their troubles. Such is the fate that harms their minds; like pebbles they are tossed about from one thing to another with cares unceasing. For the dread companion Strife harms them unawares, whom one must not walk behind, but withdraw from and flee.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by John Strohmeier and Peter Westbrook (1999)
“There is geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacings of the spheres.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in the preface of the book entitled Music of the Spheres by Guy Murchie (1961)
“Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“Choose rather to be strong in soul than in body.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“It is difficult to walk at one and the same time many paths of life.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“It is requisite to choose the most excellent life; for custom will make it pleasant. Wealth is an infirm anchor, glory is still more infirm; and in a similar manner, the body, dominion, and honour. For all these are imbecile and powerless. What then are powerful anchors. Prudence, magnanimity, fortitude. These no tempest can shake. This is the Law of God, that virtue is the only thing that is strong; and that every thing else is a trifle.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“It is requisite to defend those who are unjustly accused of having acted injuriously, but to praise those who excel in a certain good.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“Neither will the horse be adjudged to be generous, that is sumptuously adorned, but the horse whose nature is illustrious; nor is the man worthy who possesses great wealth, but he whose soul is generous.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“When the wise man opens his mouth, the beauties of his soul present themselves to the view, like the statues in a temple”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
Also quoted by: Stobaeus
“Remind yourself that all men assert that wisdom is the greatest good, but that there are few who strenuously seek out that greatest good.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“Despise all those things which when liberated from the body you will not want; invoke the Gods to become your helpers.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“Wind indeed increases fire, but custom love.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“Those alone are dear to Divinity who are hostile to injustice.”
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Recorded in: Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus" (1904)
“None can be free who is a slave to, and ruled by, his passions.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Florilegium, XVIII, 23, as translated in Dictionary of Quotations (1906) by Thomas Benfield Harbottle, p. 368
“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.”
Pythagoras (583–491 BC) said by 491 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in the translation of Thomas Taylor (1818)
“Not frequently man from man.”
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Recorded in: As quoted in the translation of Thomas Taylor (1818); This has been interpreted as being an exhortation to moderation in homosexual liaisons.
“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.”
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“A good Soul hath neither too great joy, nor too great sorrow: for it rejoiceth in goodness; and it sorroweth in wickedness. By the means whereof, when it beholdeth all things, and seeth the good and bad so mingled together, it can neither rejoice greatly; nor be grieved with over much sorrow.”
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“Order thyself so, that thy Soul may always be in good estate; whatsoever become of thy body.”
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“Dispose thy Soul to all good and necessary things!”
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“Patience cometh by the grace of the Soul.”
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“True and perfect Friendship is, to make one heart and mind of many hearts and bodies.”
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“He is not rich, that enjoyeth not his own goods.”
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“By Silence, the discretion of a man is known: and a fool, keeping Silence, seemeth to be wise.”
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“A fool is known by his Speech; and a wise man by Silence.”
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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.”
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“Tell not abroad what thou intendest to do; for if thou speed not, thou shalt be mocked!”
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“If thy fellows hurt thee in small things, suffer it! and be as bold with them!”
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“Take not thine enemy for thy friend; nor thy friend for thine enemy!”
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“Rejoice not in another man's misfortune!”
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“Let thy mind rule thy tongue!”
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“Attempt nothing above thy strength!”
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“Be not hasty to speak; nor slow to hear!”
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“Wish not the thing, which thou mayest not obtain!”
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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.”
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“Use examples; that such as thou teachest may understand thee the better!”
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“Reason not with him, that will deny the principal truths!”
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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!”
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“Wisdom thoroughly learned, will never be forgotten. Science is got by diligence; but Discretion and Wisdom cometh of GOD.”
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“Without Justice, no realm may prosper.”
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“Happy is that City that hath a wise man to govern it.”
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“To use Virtue is perfect blessedness.”
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“Envy has been, is, and shall be, the destruction of many. What is there, that Envy hath not defamed, or Malice left undefiled? Truly, no good thing.”
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“A solitary man is a God, or a beast.”
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“None but a Craftsman can judge of a craft.”
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