No one ever dies an atheist.

Those who tell the stories rule society.

He who is not a good servant will not be a good master.

The Dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and is the gift of God.

Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

Homosexuality is regarded as shameful by barbarians and by those who live under despotic governments just as philosophy is regarded as shameful by them, because it is apparently not in the interest of such rulers to have great ideas engendered in their subjects, or powerful friendships or passionate love - all of which homosexuality is particularly apt to produce.

The more the pleasures of the body fade away, the greater to me is the pleasure and charm of conversation.