Pythagoras used to say that he had received as a gift from Mercury the perpetual transmigration of his soul, so that it was constantly transmigrating and passing into all sorts of plants or animals.
Diogenes LaertiusAnaximander used to assert that the primary cause of all things was the Infinite,-not defining exactly whether he meant air or water or anything else.
Diogenes LaertiusWhen asked what learning was the most necessary, he said, Not to unlearn what you have learned!
Diogenes LaertiusArcesilaus had a peculiar habit while conversing of using the expression, "My opinion is," and "So and so will not agree to this.
Diogenes Laertius