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Pythagoras

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Pythagoras
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Quote 1

The numbers determine the order and harmony in the universe.

Quote 2

Above all things, reverence yourself.

Quote 3

Do not look out for happiness, it is always within you

Quote 4

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.

Quote 5

Either be silent or say things of more value than silence. Do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.

Quote 6

Silence is better than unmeaning words.

Quote 7

Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.

Quote 8

The shortest words 'yes' and 'no' are those which require the most thought.

Quote 9

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.

Quote 10

You can live happily if you live in the present.

Quote 11

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

Quote 12

Reason is immortal, all else mortal.

Quote 13

As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower beings will never know health or peace. He, who sows the fruit of murder and pain can not reap joy and love.

Quote 14

Man is mortal with his fears, and immortal with his wishes.

Quote 15

Do not eat your heart. meaning: Do not worry.

Quote 16

Life is defined by the Law of Force and Necessity (the more you beat necessity the stronger you get)