Pythagoras

Mathematician/Philosopher Ancient Greek 570 – 495

Pioneered mathematics and founded mystical philosophical community.

377 quotes

"Nature is the book written by the hand of the divine."
Nature
"Art is the soul made visible through the hands of the artist."
Art
"Music is frozen architecture; architecture is music made visible."
Music
"Science and mysticism are not enemies, but partners in discovery."
Science
"Faith is the bridge between the known and the unknown."
Faith
"A true leader serves those they lead, not themselves."
Leadership
"Work that does not satisfy the soul is merely drudgery."
Work
"Dreams are the templates for the life we are meant to create."
Dreams
"The greatest humor comes from the recognition of truth."
Humor
"Beauty fades, but truth is eternal."
Beauty
"Death is not an ending, but a transformation into a new state."
Death
"Perseverance is the forge in which character is refined."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the door to abundance and joy."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the expression of the divine spark within us."
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation upon which civilization rests."
Justice
"Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it might be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable."
Wisdom
"As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace."
Peace
"The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought."
Truth
"Silence is better than unmeaning speech."
Wisdom
"Wonder is the beginning of wisdom."
Knowledge
"Do not insult the unfortunate; do not make sport of the wretched."
Kindness
"If there is rotten fruit on the tree, it should be removed."
Justice
"The wheel of life keeps turning and we must turn with it."
Change
"Educate the young and there will be no need to punish the old."
Education
"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity."
Health
"No one is free who is a slave to the flesh."
Freedom
"The human soul is immortal and eternal."
Faith
"Numbers are the essence of all things."
Science
"Virtue itself is the greatest reward."
Success
"In every concealment there is also a disclosure."
Truth