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Biography
570 – 490 BCE
Born in Samos, Greece
Spent part of his life in Egypt studying ‘secret knowledge’
Philosopher, mathematician and a great teacher
Discovered Pythagorean Theorem
Founded a secret society – Pythagorean Brotherhood
Had a great impact on progressing vegetarian movement
Famous Quotes
Examine your day … Wherein have I done amiss? What have I done? What have I omitted? – Pythagoras Always make this reflection, it is ordained by destiny, that all men shall die. – Pythagoras Do nothing evil neither in the presence of others, nor privately – Pythagoras But above all things respect thyself – Pythagoras
Impact On History
Aristotle believed Pythagoras to be a supernatural being
Contributed to the development of mathematics and rational philosophy
Influenced algebra, geometry, astronomy, and music
Pythagorean theorem was used by Babylonians and is still used today
Pythagoras influenced the work of
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Isaac Newton
- Nicolas Copernicus
- Johannes Kepler
- Benjamin Franklin
Notable Works
Pythagoras had no specific writings, but some are attributed to his work.
The Golden Verses of Pythagoras – a collection of sayings attributed to Pythagoras and his followers, they embody what we know about his teachings today.
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List Of Quotes
Affirmations
12. But above all things respect thyself.
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Physical Health / Body
32. in no wise neglect the health of thy body;
33. But give it drink and food in due measure, and also the exercise of which it has need.
34. Now by measure I mean what will not incommode thee.Pythagoras
Family / Relationships
08. Power is a near neighbor to necessity.
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09. Know that all these things are as I have told thee; and accustom thyself to overcome and vanquish these passions:
10. First gluttony, sloth, sensuality, and anger.Pythagoras
11. Do nothing evil, neither in the presence of others, nor privately;
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Reflect and Review
15. But always make this reflection, that it is ordained by destiny that all men shall die.
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27. Consult and deliberate before you act, that you may not commit foolish actions.
28. For it is the part of a miserable man to speak and to act without reflection.Pythagoras
40. Never suffer sleep to close thy eyelids, after thy going to bed,
41. Till thou hast examined by thy reason all thy actions of the day.
42. Wherein have I done amiss?
What have I done?
What have I omitted that I ought to have done?Pythagoras
43. If in this examination thou find that thou hast done amiss, reprimand thyself severely for it;
44. And if thou hast done any good, rejoice.Pythagoras
45. Practise thoroughly all these things; meditate on them well; thou oughtest to love them with all thy heart.
46. ‘Tis they that will put thee in the way of divine virtue.Pythagoras