Occupation: Philosopher Birth: 571 Bc Death: 495 Bc
Alas, what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh, to fatten our greedy bodies by cramming in other bodies, to have one living creature fed b….
Those alone are dear to Divinity who are hostile to injustice..
He buries gold who hides the truth..
Before all, be real. Only the truth gives to the word the Orpheus' Lyre power..
Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything..
He is not rich, that enjoyeth not his own goods..
Above all have respect for yourself..
In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on..
Hate and fear breed a poison in the blood, which if continued, affects eyes, ears, nose and the organs of digestion. Therefore, it is not wise to hea….
Practice restraint over the following: appetite, first, as well as sleep, lust, and anger..
Time is the soul of this world..
Despise all those things which when liberated from the body you will not want; invoke the Gods to become your helpers..
Silence is better than unmeaning words..
Golden Verses So-called because they are "good as gold." They are by some attributed to Epicarmos, and by others to Empedocles, but always go under t….
A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy..
Respect gods before demigods, heroes before men, and first among men your parents; but respect yourself most of all..
Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for his body and truth for his soul.
Don't eat your heart..
A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child..
There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras..
Allow not sleep to close your eyes before three times reflecting on Your actions of the day. What deeds Done well, what not, what left undone?.