Did Pythagoras really say 'Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.'?

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Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

— Pythagoras Ancient · Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

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A philosophical statement prioritizing inner strength.

Date: c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later)

Biblical

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