Man was not made for himself alone

That is very high praise, which is given you by faithful witness.

A State would be happy where philosophers were kings, or kings philosophers.

Consider how great is the encouragement which all the world gives to the lover; neither is he supposed to be doing anything dishonourable; but if he succeeds he is praised, and if he fail he is blamed.

When the citizens of a society can see and hear their leaders, then that society should be seen as one.

The true champion of justice, if he intends to survive even for a short time, must necessarily confine himself to private life and leave politics alone.

Mathematics is like draughts in being suitable for the young, not too difficult, amusing, and without peril to the state.