Pythagoras:

Do not stir the fire with a sword.

— Pythagoras Ancient

Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

One of the 'symbols' or maxims attributed to Pythagoras, often interpreted allegorically.

c. 570 – c. 495 BC

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