Pythagoras - Men Quotes

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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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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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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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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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As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.

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Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.

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You will know that wretched men are the cause of their own suffering, who neither see nor hear the good that is near them, and few are the ones who know how to secure release from their troubles. Such is the fate that harms their minds; like pebbles they are tossed about from one thing to another with cares unceasing. For the dread companion Strife harms them unawares, whom one must not walk behind, but withdraw from and flee.

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There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras.

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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. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.

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