. . . Political society exists for the sake of noble actions, and not of mere companionship.
The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions.
He who cannot see the truth for himself, nor, hearing it from others, store it away in his mind, that man is utterly worthless.
He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.
Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain.
Wicked me obey from fear; good men,from love.