There is a good principle which created order, light, and man, and an evil principle which created chaos, darkness, and woman – Pythagoras

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

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

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

Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control 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