Mathematics is like draughts in being suitable for the young, not too difficult, amusing, and without peril to the state.

To begin is the most important part of any quest and by far the most courageous.

I do not live to play, but I play in order that I may live, and return with greater zest to the labors of life.

Philosophy is the highest music.

States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.

Knowledge is true opinion.

You can't do good if you don't feel good.