"When we compare the doctrines, aims, orgamzation of this (Pythagorean) brotherhood with Buddhistic monarchism, we are almost tempted to regards Pythagoras as the pupil of the Brahmins ... Dualism, Pessimism, metempsychosis, celibacy, a common life according to the rigorous rules, frequent self- examination, meditation, devotion, prohibitions against bloody sacrifices, kindliness towards all men, truthfulness, fidelity, justice, and all these elements are common to both."
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Albrecht Weber
Albrecht Friedrich Weber (German pronunciation: [ˈalbʁɛçt ˈveːbɐ]; 17 February 1825 – 30 November 1901) was a German Indologist and historian.
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