Harmony is a symphony, and symphony is an agreement; but an agreement of disagreements while they disagree there cannot be; you cannot harmonize that which disagrees.

You need some knowledge to recognize knowledge, so where does the first knowledge come from?

If there is no contradictory impression, there is nothing to awaken reflection

The elements of instruction should be presented to the mind in childhood, but not with any compulsion.

Those who intend on becoming great should love neither themselves or their own things, but only what is just, whether it happens to be done by themselves or others.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

Herein is the evil of ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless satisfied with himself: he had no desire for that of which he feels no want.