I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.
Renouncing the honors at which the world aims, I desire only to know the truth... and to the maximum of power, I exhort all other men to do the same.
...the Gods too love a joke.
Until philosophers hold power, neither states nor individuals will have rest from trouble.
If we are to have any hope for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them on to others.
Excellent things are rare.