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

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion – Pythagoras

There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres – Pythagoras

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life – Pythagoras

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

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