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

Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself – Pythagoras

Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few – Pythagoras

Virtue is harmony – Pythagoras

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will – Pythagoras

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