Whereas the truth is that the State in which the rulers are most reluctant to govern is always the best and most quietly governed, and the State in which they are most eager, the worst.

There is yet something remaining for the dead, and some far better thing for the good than for the evil.

There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.

The qualities which a man seeks in his beloved are those characteristics of his own soul, whether he knows it or not.

If we are to have any hope for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them on to others.

Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it.

Courage is knowing what to fear.