Pythagoras
Philosopher
Pythagoras was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician associated with the Pythagorean school. He is traditionally linked to the theorem that bears his name, though details of his life remain uncertain.
Quotes by Pythagoras
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Ability and necessity dwell near each other.
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Power is the near neighbour of necessity.
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Souls never die, but always on quitting one abode pass to another. All things change, nothing perishes. The soul passes hither and thither, occupying now this body, now that . . . As a wax is stamped with certain figures, then melted, then stamped anew with others, yet it is always the same wax. So, the Soul being always the same, yet wears at different times different forms.
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There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras.
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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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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. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.
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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. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.
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Ability and necessity dwell near each other.
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Power is the near neighbour of necessity.
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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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There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras.
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Souls never die, but always on quitting one abode pass to another. All things change, nothing perishes. The soul passes hither and thither, occupying now this body, now that . . . As a wax is stamped with certain figures, then melted, then stamped anew with others, yet it is always the same wax. So, the Soul being always the same, yet wears at different times different forms.
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Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.
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As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
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Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few.
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Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
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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.
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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.
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The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.
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Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.
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