Ionian Greek philosopher, polymath and the eponymous founder of Pythagoreanism
There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.
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.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
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.
Above all things, reverence yourself.
Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.
Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.
Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.