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

As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom – Pythagoras

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 – Pythagoras

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion – Pythagoras

Reason is immortal, all else mortal – 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