The greatest threat to the state is not faction but distraction

It was through the feeling of wonder that men now and at first began to philosophize.

One who faces and who fears the right things and from the right motive, in the right way and at the right time, posseses character worthy of our trust and admiration.

A friend is another I.

Emotions of any kind can be evoked by melody and rhythm; therefore music has the power to form character.

True happiness comes from gaining insight and growing into your best possible self. Otherwise all you're having is immediate gratification pleasure, which is fleeting and doesn't grow you as a person.

Friends are much better tried in bad fortune than in good.