A State would be happy where philosophers were kings, or kings philosophers.

And the true order of going, or being led by another, to the things of love, is to begin from the beauties of earth.

As it is, the lover of inquiry must follow his beloved wherever it may lead him.

Few men are so obstinate in their atheism, that a pressing danger will not compel them to acknowledgment of a divine power.

There is truth in wine and children

Nothing can be more absurd than the practice that prevails in our country of men and women not following the same pursuits with all their strengths and with one mind, for thus, the state instead of being whole is reduced to half.

Athenian men, I respect and love you, but I shall obey the god rather than you.