A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence.
PYTHAGORASIn anger we should refrain both from speech and action.
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Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.
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A thought is an idea in transit.
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Know thyself and thou wilt know the universe.
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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.
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The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil.
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The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought.
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A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.
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He lived far from the gods, but in his mind he was at home with them.
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Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.
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If there be light, then there is darkness; if cold, heat; if height, depth; if solid, fluid; if hard, soft; if rough, smooth; if calm, tempest; if prosperity, adversity; if life, death.
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Learn silence. With the quiet serenity of a meditative mind, listen, absorb, transcribe, and transform.
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You should make great things, not promising great things.
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Educate the children and it won’t be necessary to punish the men.
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Friends share all things.
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It is better to be silent, than to dispute with the Ignorant.
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