There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly – Pythagoras
Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion – Pythagoras
Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body – 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
The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought – Pythagoras
Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few – Pythagoras
Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself – Pythagoras