Pythagoras

Mathematician/Philosopher Ancient Greek 570 – 495

Pioneered mathematics and founded mystical philosophical community.

377 quotes

"In every difficulty lies opportunity for growth."
Perseverance
"The universe speaks to those who listen with both ears and heart."
Faith
"A true friend is one who tells you truth when no one else will."
Friendship
"To create is to participate in the divine."
Creativity
"The more you know, the more you realize how little you know."
"Every moment is a chance to become better than we were."
"Those who fear truth fear life itself."
Courage
"The beautiful soul attracts beautiful circumstances."
Beauty
"Gratitude is the memory of a noble heart."
Gratitude
"The purpose of education is to awaken the divine within."
Education
"To understand a man, understand his dreams."
Dreams
"The universe is not random; it is ordered by eternal principles."
"A man must master himself before he can master others."
Leadership
"The seeking of truth requires the courage of a warrior."
Courage
"Time is the canvas upon which we paint our lives."
Time
"The harmony between mind and body creates the perfect man."
"Do not despair in darkness; all darkness contains the seed of light."
Hope
"To love is to understand; to understand is to love."
Love
"The work of the wise is invisible to the foolish."
Wisdom
"A man who masters his appetites masters his destiny."
Success
"In service to others lies true service to oneself."
Kindness
"The essence of beauty is proportion and harmony."
Beauty
"To be free is to be responsible for oneself."
Freedom
"The greatest adventure is the journey within."
Adventure
"Those who seek power for its own sake will lose it."
Wisdom
"The heart speaks a language the mind cannot understand."
"To persist is to become; to give up is to remain."
Perseverance
"The divine resides in all living things; respect them all."
"A man's character is his fate."
Life
"To give is to receive a hundredfold."