But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?
Seven years of silent inquiry are needful for a man to learn the truth, but fourteen in order to learn how to make it known to his fellow-men.
That man is wisest who, like Socrates, realizes that his wisdom is worthless
He who is of a calm and happy nature, will hardly feel the pressure of age
The Earth is like one of those balls made of twelve pieces of skin.
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.