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

The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought – Pythagoras

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

Silence is better than unmeaning words – Pythagoras

Reason is immortal, all else mortal – Pythagoras

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