Quotes by Pythagoras

Pythagoras

Pythagoras

Greek philosopher

Lived from: 580 - 504

Category: Philosophers | Scientists Country: FlagGreece

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  • Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.
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  • Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
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  • Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.
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  • Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.
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  • If there be light, then there is darkness; if cold, heat; if height, depth; if solid, fluid; if hard, soft; if rough, smooth; if calm, tempest; if prosperity, adversity; if life, death.
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  • In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.
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  • It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
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  • Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will.
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Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from Pythagoras?

The two most famous quotes from Pythagoras are:

  • "Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion."
  • "Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself."

When did Pythagoras live?

Pythagoras was born in 580 and died in the year 504.