Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

Ancient influential 148 sayings

Sayings by Pythagoras

In no way neglect the health of your body; But give it drink and food in due measure, and also the exercise of which it has need.

c. 570-495 BCE — Practical advice on health and moderation from the 'Golden Verses'.
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Accustom yourself to a way of living that is neat and decent without luxury.

c. 570-495 BCE — Advice on living a simple and moderate life from the 'Golden Verses'.
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Avoid all things that will occasion envy.

c. 570-495 BCE — Advice on social conduct from the 'Golden Verses'.
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Neither be covetous nor stingy; a due measure is excellent in these things.

c. 570-495 BCE — Advice on moderation from the 'Golden Verses'.
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Do only those things which will not harm thee, and deliberate before you act.

c. 570-495 BCE — Ethical advice from the 'Golden Verses'.
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Wisdom thoroughly learned will never be forgotten.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical statement on the enduring nature of true wisdom.
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Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.

c. 570-495 BCE — Advice on maintaining personal integrity, found in the 'Golden Verses'.
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It is difficult to walk at one and the same time many paths of life.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical observation on focus and commitment.
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Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — Advice on self-contentment and disregarding external criticism.
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In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — Advice on self-control in emotional situations.
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Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical statement prioritizing inner strength.
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Silence is better than unmeaning words.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical statement on the value of meaningful speech.
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Reason is immortal, all else mortal.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical statement on the nature of reason and mortality.
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Know thyself and thou wilt know the universe.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical injunction emphasizing introspection as a path to universal understanding.
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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.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — A philosophical statement on the divine nature of truth.
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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.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later) — Advice on the value of concise and meaningful communication.
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All things are numbers.

500 BC — Attributed in later writings
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Do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in few.

500 BC — Attributed in later writings
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The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or to evil.

500 BC — Attributed in later writings
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Anger begins with folly and ends with repentance.

500 BC — Attributed in later writings
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