Pythagoras

Ionian Greek philosopher, polymath and the eponymous founder of Pythagoreanism

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.
As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
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.
Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.
Beans have a soul.
Silence is better than unmeaning words.
There is a good principle which created order, light, and man, and an evil principle which created chaos, darkness, and woman.
No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.
Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few.