Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.

A nation will prosper to the degree that it honors it's teachers.

If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.

There will be no end to the troubles of states,Or of humanity itself,Till philosophers become kings in this world,Or till those we now call kings and rulers really And truly become philosophers

The beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing; for that is the time at which the character is being formed and the desired impression is more readily taken.

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

The soul of him who has education is whole and perfect and escapes the worst disease, but, if a man's education be neglected, he walks lamely through life and returns good for nothing to the world below.