Old-School Personal Development - Golden Verses of Pythagoras

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Do nothing evil, neither in the presence of others, nor privately; But above all things respect thyself.

Of all the rest of mankind, make him thy friend who distinguishes himself by his virtue. Avoid as much as possible hating thy friend for a slight fault.

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 as they may be acquired, so may they likewise be lost.

Never do anything which thou dost not understand. For it is the part of a miserable man to speak and to act without reflection.

Support with patience thy lot, be it what it may, and never repine at it, But endeavour what thou canst to remedy it.

But take courage; the race of man is divine. Sacred nature reveals to them the most hidden mysteries.

And when, after having divested thyself of thy mortal body, thou arrivest at the most pure Æther,

Thou shalt be a God, immortal, incorruptible, and Death shall have no more dominion over thee.

 

[Razard86]

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