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It is requisite to defend those who are unjustly accused of having acted injuriously, but to praise those who excel in a certain good.
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Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.
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The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or to evil.
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Work at these things, practice them, these are the things you ought to desire; they are what will put you on the path of divine virtue — yes, by the one who entrusted our soul with the tetraktys, source of ever-flowing nature. Pray to the gods for success and get to work.
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Dispose thy Soul to all good and necessary things!
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Most men and women, by birth or nature, lack the means to advance in wealth and power, but all have the ability to advance in knowledge.
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None can be free who is a slave to, and ruled by, his passions.
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A good Soul hath neither too great joy, nor too great sorrow: for it rejoiceth in goodness; and it sorroweth in wickedness. By the means whereof, when it beholdeth all things, and seeth the good and bad so mingled together, it can neither rejoice greatly; nor be grieved with over much sorrow.
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Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.
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As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
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Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for his body and truth for his soul.
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Sobriety is the strength of the soul, for it preserves its reason unclouded by passion.
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If thy fellows hurt thee in small things, suffer it! and be as bold with them!
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The best and greatest winning is a true friend; and the greatest loss is the loss of time.
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Reason not with him, that will deny the principal truths!
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Having departed from your house, turn not back; for the furies will be your attendants.
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Use examples; that such as thou teachest may understand thee the better!
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Wisdom thoroughly learned, will never be forgotten.
Science is got by diligence; but Discretion and Wisdom cometh of GOD.
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True and perfect Friendship is, to make one heart and mind of many hearts and bodies.
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Assist a man in raising a burden; but do not assist him in laying it down.
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Remind yourself that all men assert that wisdom is the greatest good, but that there are few who strenuously seek out that greatest good.
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Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained.
If a lie is told, bear with it gently.
But whatever I tell you, let it be done completely.
Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.
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Born:
570 BC
Died:
495 BC
(aged 75)
Bio:
Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and has been credited as the founder of the movement called Pythagoreanism.
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