Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body – Pythagoras

Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few – Pythagoras

There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres – Pythagoras

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself – Pythagoras

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

Silence is better than unmeaning words – Pythagoras