But at three, four, five, and even six years the childish nature will require sports; now is the time to get rid of self-will in him, punishing him, but not so as to disgrace him.

So the well educated man can learn to sing and dance well.

Those who refuse to engage in politics will be led by their inferiors

The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

The music masters familiarize children's minds with rhythms and melodies, thus making them more civilized, more balanced, better adjusted in themselves, and more capable in whatever they say or do, for rhythm and harmony are essential to the whole of life.

Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

Everywhere there is one principle of justice, which is the interest of the stronger.