The Golden Verses and Moral Rules

Aphorisms and sayings by the great philosopher are accompanied by explanations from Professor Alexander Markov!

Biographical information about Pythagoras of Samos is contradictory and contains many legends. He was said to have traveled to Egypt, to have lived as a captive in Babylon, and, finally, to have had close contact with magicians. Whatever amazing versions have survived in history, Pythagoras’s achievements in mathematics, music, and astronomy are beyond doubt.

Pythagoras left no written works; however, to this day, sayings attributed to the scholar have survived, recorded by his followers. These statements present philosophical and moral principles that will help broaden one’s understanding of life and achieve harmony in the soul.

The quotes are accompanied by clarifications that help you get a fuller picture of the socio-political context of those times.