There are few people so stubborn in their atheism who, when danger is pressing in, will not acknowledge the divine power.

And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul.

Lessons, however, that enter the soul against its will never grow roots and will never be preserved inside it.

The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so.

Virtue is relative to the actions and ages of each of us in all that we do.

The ludicrous state of solid geometry made me pass over this branch.

Everything that deceives may be said to enchant.