Pythagoras Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few.”

“Reason is immortal, all else mortal.”

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

“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.”

“No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.”

“Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.”

“As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.”

“There is a good principle which created order, light, and man, and an evil principle which created chaos, darkness, and woman.”

“In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.”

“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.”