There is also a third kind of madness, which is possession by the Muses, enters into a delicate and virgin soul, and there inspiring frenzy, awakens lyric... But he, who, not being inspired and having no touch of madness in his soul, comes to the door and thinks he will get into the temple by the help of art - he, I say, and his poetry are not admitted; the sane man is nowhere at all when he enters into rivalry with the madman.

... the good are not willing to rule either for the sake of money or of honor.

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

So the state founded on natural principles is wise as a whole in virtue of the knowledge inherent in its smallest constituent class, which exercises authority over the rest. And the smallest class is the one which naturally possesses that form of knowledge which alone of all others deserves the title of wisdom.

May I do to others as I would that they should do unto me.

I do not think it is permitted that a better man be harmed by a worse.

Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.