Archytas of Tarentum Quotes
Archytas of Tarentum was a Greek philosopher, mathematician, statesman, and friend of Plato, the leading figure of the late Pythagorean tradition. He served as elected general of his city seven times in succession and never lost a battle. The quotes below are attributed to Archytas of Tarentum, organized by topic.
Archytas of Tarentum on Love
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Attributed to Archytas of Tarentum:
“Friendship is equality, and equality is friendship.”
Archytas of Tarentum on Mind
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Attributed to Archytas of Tarentum:
“Reason is the eye of the soul.”
Archytas of Tarentum on Nature
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Attributed to Archytas of Tarentum:
“All things flow into one through proportion.”
Archytas of Tarentum on Truth
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Attributed to Archytas of Tarentum:
“Number is the heart of truth.”
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Attributed to Archytas of Tarentum:
“Calculation, when it is correctly performed, settles disagreement and brings concord.”