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

Above all things, reverence yourself – Pythagoras

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

The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil – Pythagoras

There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly – Pythagoras

The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought – Pythagoras