pythagoras

“ In the midst of such wealth as earth, the best of mothers, provides, yet nothing satisfies you, but to behave like the Cyclopes, inflicting sorry wounds with cruel teeth! You cannot appease the hungry cravings of your wicked, gluttonous stomachs except by destroying some other life. ”

“ Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you. ”

“ It is only necessary to make war with five things; with the maladies of the body, the ignorances of the mind, with the passions of the body, with the seditions of the city and the discords of families. ”

“ Even as Truth, does Error have its lovers. ”

“ Wisdom thoroughly learned will never be forgotten. ”

“ Time is the soul of this world. ”

“ The oldest, shortest words 'yes' and 'no' are those which require the most thought. ”

“ Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself. ”

“ Don't try to cover your mistakes with false words. Rather, correct your mistakes with examination. ”

“ Salt is born of the purest parents: the sun and the sea. ”