Pythagoras

Mathematics Greek -570 – -495 350 quotes

Founded mathematical philosophy and the Pythagorean theorem

Quotes by Pythagoras

Avoid excess in all things.

Pythagorean maxim -510

The world is built upon the power of numbers.

Professional observation -540

Silence is better than foolish speech.

Attributed aphorism -520

Learn to be silent; let your mind listen and absorb.

Pythagorean teaching -500

The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation.

Attributed reflection -530

Geometry is knowledge of the eternally existent.

Professional saying -510

No one is free who is not master of himself.

Attributed maxim -540

The knowledge of number is the greatest of all arts.

Professional observation -520

Harm no one; help all.

Pythagorean Golden Verses -500

The soul of man is divided into three parts: intelligence, reason, and passion.

Attributed doctrine -530

In it [the soul] there is a calculating part, a spirited part, and a desirous part.

Professional reflection -510

The best path to wisdom is through moderation.

Attributed saying -540

Numbers are the highest degree of knowledge.

Professional aphorism -520

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.

Pythagorean maxim -500

The eternal gods have ordained that justice should be the measure of all things.

Attributed reflection -530

Abstain from beans.

Pythagorean taboo -510

Do not touch white cocks.

Pythagorean rule -540

The tetraktys is the most binding oath.

Professional observation -520

Harmony is the union of opposites.

Attributed saying -500

The monad is the principle of number.

Professional doctrine -530