"Above and before all things, worship GOD!"
— Pythagoras
January 1, 1970
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Mystics
Philosophers from Greece
Mathematicians from Greece
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Presocratic philosophers
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Variant translation: Honor first the immortal gods, in the manner prescribed, and respect the oath. Next, honor the reverent heroes and the spirits of the dead by making the traditional sacrifices. Honor your parents and your relatives. As for others, befriend whoever excels in virtue. Yield to kind words and helpful deeds, and do not hate your friend for a trifling fault as you are able. For ability is near to necessity. — As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by Joh
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Variant translation: Honor first the immortal gods, in the manner prescribed, and respect the oath. Next, honor the reverent heroes and the spirits of the dead by making the traditional sacrifices. Honor your parents and your relatives. As for others, befriend whoever excels in virtue. Yield to kind words and helpful deeds, and do not hate your friend for a trifling fault as you are able. For ability is near to necessity. — As quoted in Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras by Joh