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Sentences of Sextus
Sentences of Sextus (364)
If a tyrant threatens you, then, especially, remember God.
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (34)
Invoke God as a witness to whatever you do. The bad man does not think there is a providence. Assert that which possesses wisdom in you, to be the...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (5)
Oh wretched man, what will you do if you fall into their hands? Protect yourself, lest you be delivered into the hands of your enemies. Entrust...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (43)
He honors God in the best manner who renders his intellect as much as possible similar to God. If you injure no one, you will fear no one.
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (10)
My son, do not fear anyone except God alone, the Exalted One. Cast the deceitfulness of the Devil from you. Accept the light for your eyes, and cast...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (6)
For if you find these, you will despise them as deniers of truth. They will speak to you, cajoling you and enticing (you), not because they are afraid...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (4)
Honor God above all things, that he may rule over you. Whatever you honor above all things, that which you so honor will have dominion over you. But...
Book of Jubilees
Chapter XXI (22)
Beware, lest thou shouldest walk in their ways And tread in their paths, And sin a sin unto death before the Most High God. Else He will [hide His...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (65)
O my son, I have given you orders concerning these things many times so that you would always guard your soul. It is not you who will cast him...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (12)
That which God gives you, no one can take away. Neither do nor even think of that which you are not willing God should know.
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (29)
By honoring a wise man, you will honor yourself. In all your actions place God before your eyes. You are permitted to refuse matrimony, in order that...
Dhammapada
Chapter X: Punishment (129)
All men tremble at punishment, all men fear death; remember that you are like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter.
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (75)
Listen, my son, and do not be slow with your ears. Raise yourself up when you have left your old man behind like an eagle. Fear God in all your acts,...
Chapter 10: Of the Sixth qualifying or fountain Spirit in the Divine Power. (89)
When thou dost so, then the world mocketh thee, and thou art a fool to them. But bear this cross patiently, and let not the imprisoned spirit get out...
Dhammapada
Chapter X: Punishment (130)
All men tremble at punishment, all men love life; remember that thou art like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter.
Chapter 20: Of the Second Day (19)
Wouldst thou fight against the wrath of God? Then thou must put on the helmet of obedience and of love, otherwise thou wilt not break through; and if...
Life of Pythagoras
SELECT SENTENCES OF SEXTUS THE PYTHAGOREAN. (28)
He who uses mankind badly, uses himself badly. Wish that you may be able to benefit your enemies. Endure all things, in order that you may live...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (17)
Listen, my son, to my advice. Do not be arrogant in opposition to every good opinion, but take for yourself the side of the divinity of reason. Keep...
Teachings of Silvanus
Teachings of Silvanus (4)
Listen, my son, to my advice! Do not show your back to enemies and flee, but rather, pursue them as a strong one. Be not an animal, with men pursuing...
Stromata (Miscellanies)
Chapter XXIII: The Same Subject Continued. (8)
"Rely with all thy heart and thy mind on God."
Chapter 14: How Lucifer, who was the most beautiful Angel in Heaven, is become the most horrible Devil. The House of the murderous Den. (128)
Therefore have a care, and take heed, and turn thy eyes from evil, or else thou undoest thyself, and so bringest thyself into perdition.
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