Such an event is probable in Agathon's sense of the word: 'it is probable,' he says, 'that many things should happen contrary to probability.'

It is not the possessions but the desires of mankind which require to be equalized.

The secret to humor is surprise.

The investigation of the truth is in one way hard, in another easy. An indication of this is found in the fact that no one is able to attain the truth adequately, while, on the other hand, no one fails entirely, but everyone says something true about the nature of all things, and while individually they contribute little or nothing to the truth, by the union of all a considerable amount is amassed.

At the intersection where your gifts, talents, and abilities meet a human need; therein you will discover your purpose

Meanness is incurable; it cannot be cured by old age, or by anything else.

Bad men are full of repentance.