Ancient Pythagoras' Quotes Men Learn Too Late In Life

be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence no one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself no man is free who cannot command himself educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few rest satisfied with doing well and leave others to talk of you as they please in anger we should refrain both from speech and action don't judge your greatness by your shadow at sunset [Music] the oldest shortest words yes and no are those which require the most thought a man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you silence is better than unmeaning words do not chase after happiness it is always in you whatever they think of you do what you think is fair be equally indifferent to blame and praise do not look back when leaving choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body above all things respect yourself reason is immortal all else mortal salt is born of the purest parents the sun and the sea number rules the universe declining from the public ways walking in unfrequented paths friends share all things as soon as laws are necessary for men they are no longer fit for freedom choose always the way that seems the best however rough it may be custom will soon render it easy and agreeable anger begins in folly and ends in repentance a blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy practice justice in word indeed and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything never trust a friend who speaks bad of his comrades you should make great things not promising great things it is difficult to walk at one in the same time many paths of life power is the near neighbor of necessity as soon as you awake in order lay the actions to be done the coming day ability and necessity dwell near each other time is the soul of the world be a good son just brother spouse tender and good father even as truth does error have its lovers above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light above all things reverence themselves a fool is known by his speech and a wise man by silence [Music] wisdom thoroughly learned will never be forgotten don't try to cover your mistakes with false words rather correct your mistakes with examination [Music] sobriety is the strength of the soul for it preserves its reason unclouded by passion concern should drive us into action and not into depression friends are the companions on a journey who are to aid each other to persevere on the road to a happier life most men and women by birth or nature lack the means to advance in wealth and power but all have the ability to advance in knowledge learn silence with the quiet serenity of a meditative mind listen absorb transcribe and transform the great science of living happily is to live only in the present if you can become an eagle do not strive to become the first among the jackdaws a person who is captured by his passions cannot be free [Music] if you cannot have a faithful friend be your own friend drunkenness is an exercise in madness he who sows the seeds of murder and pain will not reap joy and love legislation should be the voice of reason and the judge should be the voice of the law we hope for your support in the form of likes and comments thank you for watching

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Length: 8min 1sec (481 seconds)

Published: Mon Dec 20 2021