Anything worth knowing is already known and must be remembered and reclaimed by the soul.
Any peace is better than any war
Every man is a poet when he is in love.
To begin is the most important part of any quest and by far the most courageous.
Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic by polling the opinions of the people at large.
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.