Therefore, even the lover of myth is a philosopher; for myth is composed of wonder.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
Now it is evident that the form of government is best in which every man, whoever he is, can act best and live happily.
Philosophy begins with wonder.
It is their character indeed that makes people who they are. But it is by reason of their actions that they are happy or the reverse.
For often, when one is asleep, there is something in consciousness which declares that what then presents itself is but a dream.