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

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

As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other – Pythagoras

Above all things, reverence yourself – Pythagoras

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

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