Pythagoras Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Pythagoras quotes, Pythagoras sayings, and Pythagoras proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness. It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly. Pythagoras
Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself. Pythagoras
The oldest, shortest words 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought. Pythagoras
Learn silence. With the quiet serenity of a meditative mind, listen, absorb, transcribe, and transform. Pythagoras
Above all things, reverence yourself. Pythagoras
The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought. Pythagoras
As he who wishes the best fruit must pay attention to the land, so must the greatest attention be paid to the soul it fit is to produce fruits worthy of its nature. Pythagoras
Reason is immortal, all else mortal. Pythagoras
As the sea-crab swimmeth always against the stream, so doth wit always against wisdom. Pythagoras