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….
But respect yourself most of all..
Above all have respect for yourself..
Above all things, respect yourself..
As the sea-crab swimmeth always against the stream, so doth wit always against wisdom..
A stone is frozen music.
Above all things, reverence yourself..
Silence is better than unmeaning words..
Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you..
Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence..
Practice restraint over the following: appetite, first, as well as sleep, lust, and anger..
Don't disarrange my circles!.
So in life, some enter the services of fame and others money, but the best choice is that of those few who spend their time in the contemplation of n….
He buries gold who hides the truth..
The octave formed a circle and gave our noble earth its form..
Those alone are dear to Divinity who are hostile to injustice..
Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good..
Disbelieve nothing wonderful concerning the gods, nor concerning divine dogmas..
Before all, be real. Only the truth gives to the word the Orpheus' Lyre power..
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….
Astonishing! Everything is intelligent!.