Pythagoras

Mathematician/Philosopher Ancient Greek 570 – 495

Pioneered mathematics and founded mystical philosophical community.

377 quotes

"What we resist persists; what we accept transforms."
Change
"The harmony of the spheres sings to those who listen."
Music
"True freedom is the freedom to choose one's own thoughts."
Freedom
"The body is temporary; the spirit is eternal."
Faith
"In every ending lies the seed of a new beginning."
Hope
"The wise man speaks only what he knows to be true."
Wisdom
"Character is not built in isolation but refined through relationships."
Relationships
"The pursuit of beauty elevates the human spirit."
Beauty
"Dreams are the language of the subconscious mind."
Dreams
"To know thyself is to know all things."
Wisdom
"The strength of the chain is determined by its weakest link."
Strength
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Power
"The greatest monument a person can leave is the lives they have touched."
"Creativity flows from the intersection of knowledge and imagination."
Creativity
"What is learned with pleasure is never forgotten."
Education
"In silence, one hears the voice of truth."
Solitude
"The universe speaks in the language of mathematics."
Science
"Happiness is found in the balance of all things."
Happiness
"A grateful heart is the key to abundance."
Gratitude
"The warrior who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers thousands."
Strength
"What we give away multiplies; what we hold diminishes."
"The present is the only time we truly possess."
Time
"To live well is the greatest achievement."
Success
"Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong, not the weak."
Courage
"The beauty of nature lies in its perfect proportions."
Nature
"Work is prayer when done with intention and love."
Work
"The hero is one who faces his fears and grows from them."
Courage
"Wisdom is knowing what to do; virtue is doing it."
Wisdom
"The purpose of life is to achieve harmony within oneself and with others."
Life
"In every person dwells a teacher and a student."
Education