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

Silence is better than unmeaning words – Pythagoras

A thought is an idea in transit – 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