Hence it is from the representation of things spoken by means of posture and gesture that the whole of the art of dance has been elaborated.

Avoid compulsion and let early education be a matter of amusement. Young children learn by games; compulsory education cannot remain in the soul.

We obtain better knowledge of a person during one hour's play and games than by conversing with him for a whole year

Self conquest is the greatest of victories.

Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds.

Friends should have all things in common.

Then not only an old man, but also a drunkard, becomes a second time a child.