...There are many sorts of reasoning among men...
...good and bad...
...Do not admire them too easily...
...nor reject them...
...But if falsehoods are advanced...
...hear them with mildness...
...and arm yourself with patience...
Showing posts with label The Golden Verses Of Pythagoras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Golden Verses Of Pythagoras. Show all posts
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
...In the next place , observe justice in your actions and in your words...
...And do not accustom yourself to behave yourself in any thing without rule, and without reason...
...But always make this reflection...
...that it is ordained by destiny that all men shall die...
...And that the goods of fortune are uncertain...
...and that just as they may be acquired...
...they may likewise be lost...
...Know that all these things are just as what I have told you...
...and accustom yourself to overcome and vanquish these passions...
...First gluttony , sloth , sensuality , and anger...
...Do nothing evil , neither in the presence of others , nor privately...
...But above all things respect yourself...
Friday
V - VIII
...Of all the rest of mankind , make him your friend who distinguishes himself by his virtue...
...Always give ear to his mild exhortations ,
...and take example from his virtuous and useful actions...
...Avoid as much as possible hating your friend for a slight fault...
...Power is a near neighbour to necessity...
...Of all the rest of mankind , make him your friend who distinguishes himself by his virtue...
...Always give ear to his mild exhortations ,
...and take example from his virtuous and useful actions...
...Avoid as much as possible hating your friend for a slight fault...
...Power is a near neighbour to necessity...
Wednesday
I - I V
...First worship the Immortal Gods , as they are established and ordained by the Law...
...Reverence the Oath , and next the Heroes , full of goodness and light...
...Honour likewise the Terrestrial Daemons by rendering them the worship lawfully due to them...
...Honour likewise your parents , and those most nearly related to you...
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