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

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

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

Above all things, reverence yourself – Pythagoras

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

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