In one sense it is evident that the art of kingship does include the art of lawmaking. But the political ideal is not full authority for laws but rather full authority for a man who understands the art of kingship and has kingly ability.

Love: a grave mental disease.

God is not the author of all things, but of good only.

But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?

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

Music is a defining element of character.

For the poet is a light winged and holy thing, and there is no invention in him until he has been inspired and is out of his senses and the mind is no longer with him. When he has not attained this state he is powerless and unable to utter his oracles.