He lived far from the gods, but in his mind he was at home with them.
PYTHAGORASHe lived far from the gods, but in his mind he was at home with them.
PYTHAGORASThe soul of man is divided into three parts, intelligence, reason, and passion. Intelligence and passion are possessed by other animals, but reason by man alone.
PYTHAGORASNumber rules the universe.
PYTHAGORASA fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence.
PYTHAGORASLet no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.
PYTHAGORASNo one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.
PYTHAGORASDo not say a little in many words, but a great deal in few!
PYTHAGORASThe oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought.
PYTHAGORASA blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.
PYTHAGORASIn anger we should refrain both from speech and action.
PYTHAGORASA thought is an idea in transit.
PYTHAGORASFriends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.
PYTHAGORASConcern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.
PYTHAGORASIf you have a wounded heart, touch it as little as you would an injured eye. There are only two remedies for the suffering of the soul: hope and patience.
PYTHAGORASSouls never die, but always on quitting one abode pass to another. All things change, nothing perishes.
PYTHAGORASFriends share all things.
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