Pythagoras — "Abstain from beans."
Abstain from beans.
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A prominent Pythagorean 'Symbol' or maxim, with various interpretations given by ancient commentators (e.g., against political voting, for digestive reasons, or because they contained souls).
Date: c. 570-495 BCE
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