Pythagoras Mean Quotations

A good Soul hath neither too great joy, nor too great sorrow: for it rejoiceth in goodness; and it sorroweth in wickedness. By the means whereof, when it beholdeth all things, and seeth the good and bad so mingled together, it can neither rejoice greatly; nor be grieved with over much sorrow.

most men and women, by birth or nature, lack the means to advance in wealth or power, but all have the ability to advance in knowledge.

Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained.

Do not spend in excess like one who is careless of what is good, nor be miserly; the mean is best in every case.

One must choose in all things a mean just and good.