Pythagoras Quotes

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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.

Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for his body and truth for his soul.

He is not rich, that enjoyeth not his own goods.

Do not take roads traveled by the public.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light.

Govern your tongue before all other things, following the gods.

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.

Ability and necessity dwell near each other.

Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done.

Should one in boldness say, Lo, I am God!
Besides the One — Eternal — Infinite,
Then let him from the throne he has usurped
Put forth his power and form another globe,
Such as we dwell in, saying, This is mine.
Nor only so, but in this new domain
For ever let him dwell. if this he can,
Then verily he is a god proclaimed.

A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

I was Euphorbus at the siege of Troy.