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

A thought is an idea in transit – Pythagoras

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will – Pythagoras

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

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