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Pythagoras

of Samos (sixth century), studied in the Orient, great mathematician; moral and religious teacher; serious, ascetic, 1.108.

taught transmigration of souls; founded a secret brother-hood of ideal friendship, 1.56.

asceticism was the rile of practice, with deep meditation and lofty aspiration.

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    • Cicero, De Officiis, 1.108
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