I don't know anything that gives me greater pleasure, or profit either, than talking or listening to philosophy. But when it comes to ordinary conversation, such as the stuff you talk about financiers and the money market, well, I find it pretty tiresome personally, and I feel sorry that my friends should think they're being very busy when they're really doing absolutely nothing. Of course, I know your idea of me: you think I'm just a poor unfortunate, and I shouldn't wonder if your right. But then I dont THINK that you're unfortunate - I know you are.

The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible but there arriving she is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise.

Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was every granted by the gods to man.

Knowledge is the rediscovering of our own insight.

The best stomachs are not those which reject all foods.

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.

Much sleep is not required by nature, either for our souls or bodies, or for the action in which they are concerned.