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...to men, and whatever noble works and exercises. Some of these he performed himself; others he caused those who followed him to perform.
Ch. XXXII.
On Friendship what kind it was and how great it was among the Pythagoreans, and how he extended it to all things; how many species of it he established; and what works consistent with Pythagorean exercises they performed.
Ch. XXXIII.
Certain scattered things Expositions concerning what Pythagoras himself said and did, so that those receiving his philosophy original: phiam, an abbreviation for philosophiam [might understand] whatever things do not have an orderly exposition in the account of him according to the virtues.
Ch. XXXIV.
Concerning the uprising against the Pythagoreans, and in what manner they were true Pythagoreans, and for what causes tyrannical men rose up original: ἐπεθέρσο (epetherso); likely referring to the historical persecution of the Pythagorean order against them.
Ch. XXXV.
On the Succession of Pythagoras, and for what reasons his end came about. Also the names of those men and women who received philosophy from him.
Ch. XXXVI.

A vertical illuminated border on the left side features floral motifs in blue, red, and green, with gold leaf accents. A small scroll within the border contains the text "First Exhortation" original: Exhortatio pma. At the bottom center, there is a circular heraldic emblem featuring a blue field with three gold fleur-de-lis—symbols of the French monarchy or the Medici family—above a red and gold patterned base, surrounded by a green wreath.

In the beginning and every movement of ALL Philosophy, it was the custom of all wise men to invoke God. In the philosophy of Pythagoras itself, which is deservedly considered famous, it is much more appropriate to do this. For since it was handed down from the gods from its very beginning, it is not possible to comprehend it in any other way than through the gods. Furthermore, its beauty and magnitude far exceed human power, so that one cannot discern it suddenly; but only if someone, benevolently led by the gods, approaches it gradually and calmly...