Pythagoras (-585–-495 BC) ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher
As quoted in Bibliotheca Sacra and Theological Review by ? Vol. IV, No. 8 (1847) by Dallas Theological Seminary, p. 107
“It is not because I pursue a smooth life. But for the calm acceptance of impermanence, and be calm
and confident like a king in any adverse circumstances.”
"When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]
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