Pythagoras
(c. 570–495 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician best known for the Pythagorean theorem. His work laid the foundation for mathematics, geometry, and philosophical thought. Pythagoras also founded a school that combined science, mathematics, and spirituality. His teachings influenced later philosophers and scientific development. Pythagoras’s legacy remains central to mathematics and intellectual history.
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All quotes by Pythagoras
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“Friends are as companions on a journey.”
Meaning: Friendship supports life’s journey. -
“Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be.”
Meaning: Right choices often require difficulty. -
“Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.”
Meaning: Friendship supports growth and happiness. True friends help each other progress. -
“Silence is better than unmeaning words.”
Meaning: Speaking less is better than speaking without purpose. -
“Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.”
Meaning: Inner strength is more valuable than physical strength. -
“Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.”
Meaning: Early education shapes society. Preventing problems is better than correcting them later. -
“Above all things, respect yourself.”
Meaning: Self-respect is fundamental to dignity and personal growth. -
“No man is free who cannot control himself.”
Meaning: Self-discipline is the foundation of true freedom. -
“Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.”
Meaning: Focus on actions rather than reputation. Let results speak. -
“Number is the ruler of forms and ideas.”
Meaning: Pythagoras believed mathematics underlies reality. Numbers explain structure and order in the universe. -
“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.”
Meaning: Clarity and brevity are signs of wisdom. -
“Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression.”
Meaning: Worry should motivate action rather than lead to despair.
