When man is not properly trained, he is the most savage animal on the face of the globe.

The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself acquires the characteristics of order and divinity.

. . . the triumph of my art is in thoroughly examining whether the thought which the mind of the young man brings forth is a false idol or a noble and true birth.

For when there are no words, it is very difficult to recognize the meaning of the harmony and rhythm, or to see any worldly object is imitated by them.

He whom loves touches not walks in darkness.

Democracy leads to anarchy, which is mob rule.

I exhort you also to take part in the great combat, which is the combat of life, and greater than every other earthly conflict.