The whole life of the philosopher is a preparation for death.
When you feel grateful, you become great, and eventually attract great things.
Music is that which takes silence and brings it to life.
The flute is not an instrument that has a good moral effect - it is too exciting.
The race of the guardians must be kept pure.
All loves should be simply stepping stones to the love of God. So it was with me; and blessed be his name for his great goodness and mercy.