The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil.
PYTHAGORASThe wise man should be prepared for everything that does not lie within his control.
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Number rules the universe.
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No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.
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The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought.
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As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other.
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Silence is better than unmeaning words.
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Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything.
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Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.
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Educate the children and it won’t be necessary to punish the men.
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Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.
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Don’t try to cover your mistakes with false words. Rather, correct your mistakes with examination.
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Know thyself and thou wilt know the universe.
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It is better to be silent, than to dispute with the Ignorant.
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Numbers have a way of taking a man by the hand and leading him down the path of reason.
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Power is the near neighbour of necessity.
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The 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.
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