The true runner comes to the finish and receives the prize and is crowned.

But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?

He who steals a little steals with the same wish as he who steals much, but with less power.

What is at issue is the conversion of the mind from the twilight of error to the truth, that climb up into the real world which we shall call true philosophy.

In one sense it is evident that the art of kingship does include the art of lawmaking. But the political ideal is not full authority for laws but rather full authority for a man who understands the art of kingship and has kingly ability.

As to the artists, do we not know that he only of them whom love inspires has the light of fame?-he whom love touches not walks in darkness.

Give me a different set of mothers and I will give you a different world