It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine.

There is nothing permanent except change. Nothing is permanent except change. The only constant is change. Change is the only constant. Change alone is unchanging.

War is the mother of everything.

The most beautiful ape is ugly when compared to a human. The wisest human will seem like an ape when compared to a god with respect to wisdom, beauty, and everything else.

The people should fight for the law as for their city wall.

The people must fight for their laws as for their walls.

The wise is one only. It is unwilling and willing to be called by the name of Zeus.