The avarice of mankind is insatiable; at one time two obols was pay enough; but now, when this sum has become customary, men always want more and more without end.

There is a cropping-time in the races of men, as in the fruits of the field; and sometimes, if the stock be good, there springs up for a time a succession of splendid men; and then comes a period of barrenness.

We do not know a truth without knowing its cause.

The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions.

Men come together in cities in order to live: they remain together in order to live the good life

Whether we call it sacrifice, or poetry, or adventure, it is always the same voice that calls.

We become just by the practice of just actions, self-controlled by exercising self-control, and courageous by performing acts of courage.