Quotes by Pythagoras

Pythagoras, born around 570 BCE on the Greek island of Samos, was a multifaceted philosopher and mathematician whose influence extends far beyond the confines of geometry. Known primarily for the Pythagorean theorem, his legacy encompasses a rich tapestry of beliefs that merged mathematics, mysticism, and ethics. Pythagoras founded a religious community that practiced communal living and adhered to strict lifestyle rules, emphasizing the significance of numbers in understanding the universe. His profound insights laid the groundwork for both philosophical thought and mathematical principles that resonate to this day.

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"Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance."

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

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"Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few."

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"There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres."

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"The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil."

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

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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."

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