"As soon as laws are necessary for men,……" — Pythagoras
"As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom."
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102 Quotes by Pythagoras
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Oh, my fellow men, do not defile your bodies with sinful foods. We have corn, we have apples bending down…
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Learn silence. With the quiet serenity of a meditative mind, listen, absorb, transcribe, and transform.
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Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for…
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Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.
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Silence is better than unmeaning words.
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The animals share with us the privilege of having a soul Alas, what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own…
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The octave formed a circle and gave our noble earth its form.
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The highest goal of music is to connect one's soul to their Divine Nature, not entertainment
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Write in the sand the flaws of your friend.
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But respect yourself most of all.
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The wise man should be prepared for everything that does not lie within his control.
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Better be mute, than dispute with the Ignorant.
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