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

The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil – Pythagoras

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

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

In this theater of man’s life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on – Pythagoras

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