In it is said that Pythagoras visited Thales in Miletus when he was between 18 and 20 years old. By this time Thales was an old man and, although he created a strong impression on Pythagoras, he probably did not teach him a great deal. However he did contribute to Pythagoras's interest in mathematics and astronomy, and advised him to travel to Egypt to learn more of these subjects.
Sa mga ito ay sinabi na Pythagoras binisita Thales sa Miletus kapag siya ay sa pagitan ng 18 at 20 years old. Thales ng oras na ito ay isang matanda at, kahit na siya ng isang malakas na impression sa Pythagoras, siya marahil ay hindi magturo sa kanya ng isang mahusay na pakikitungo.