Until philosophers hold power, neither states nor individuals will have rest from trouble.

If the head and the body are to be well, you must begin by curing the soul.

Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on Simplicity.

From a short-sided view, the whole moving contents of the heavens seemed to them a parcel of stones, earth and other soul-less bodies, though they furnish the sources of the world order.

What a handsome face he had: but if he were naked you would forget he had a face, he is so beautiful in every way.

As long as I draw breath and am able, I won't give up practicing philosophy.

Seek truth while you are young, for if you do not, it will later escape your grasp