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

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

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

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

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

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

Silence is better than unmeaning words – Pythagoras

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

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