To escape from evil we must be made as far as possible like God; and the resemblance consists in becoming just and holy and wise.
PlatoThere is a ... matter - much more valuable and divine than natural philosophy . ... On this matter I must speak to you in enigmas.
PlatoIt is proper for every one to consider, in the case of all men, that he who has not been a servant cannot become a praiseworthy master; and it is meet that we should plume ourselves rather on acting the part of a servant properly than that of the master, first, towards the laws, (for in this way we are servants of the gods), and next, towards our elders.
Plato