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

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

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

As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other – 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

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