Such, Echecrates, was the end of our comrade, who was, we may fairly say, of all those whom we knew in our time, the bravest and also the wisest and most upright man.
Ignorance, the root and the stem of every evil.
The wisdom of men is worth little or nothing.
No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding.
There is no other start to philosophy but wonder.
Physical excellence does not of itself produce a good mind and character: on the other hand, excellence of mind and character will make the best of the physique it is given.