Pythagoras

Mathematician/Philosopher Ancient Greek 570 – 495

Pioneered mathematics and founded mystical philosophical community.

377 quotes

"Fear is the greatest obstacle to living a full and complete life."
Fear
"True power lies in the ability to influence without force."
Power
"Money is a necessary tool, but a poor master of one's destiny."
Money
"The healthy body is but a vessel for the healthy soul."
Health
"Adventure is found not in distant lands, but in exploration of self."
Adventure
"Imagination can create what reason alone cannot."
Imagination
"Science is the pursuit of truth through observation and reason."
Science
"History is the teacher of those who will not learn from life."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom, and wisdom is the love of truth."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the thoughts and dreams of generations past."
Literature
"Politics should serve the common good, not personal ambition."
Politics
"War is the failure of wisdom; peace is its ultimate victory."
War
"Motivation comes from within; inspiration comes from without."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the breath of the divine moving through the human spirit."
Inspiration
"In solitude, we discover who we truly are beneath society's masks."
Solitude
"Hope is the anchor of the soul in the tempests of life."
Hope
"Life is a school; death is the graduation."
Life
"Love is the force that binds the universe together in harmony."
Love
"Wisdom is knowing what to do; virtue is doing it."
Wisdom
"Happiness is the result of living in accordance with nature and reason."
Happiness
"Success is the journey, not merely the destination."
Success
"A true friend is the greatest treasure one can possess."
Friendship
"Family is the school of love where first lessons are learned."
Family
"Change is the only constant; resist it and suffer, embrace it and grow."
Change
"Education is the most powerful weapon against ignorance."
Education
"Knowledge without virtue is like a sword in the hands of a madman."
Knowledge
"Time passes whether we use it or waste it; choose wisely."
Time
"Truth is like a diamond; it can be viewed from many angles, yet remains unchanged."
Truth
"Freedom is the natural state of the enlightened soul."
Freedom
"Peace is the result of internal harmony projected outward."
Peace