Thinking is the soul talking to itself.
...there are some who are naturally fitted for philosophy and political leadership, while the rest should follow their lead and let philosophy alone.
... the good are not willing to rule either for the sake of money or of honor.
The soul is like a pair of winged horses and a charioteer joined in natural union.
Welcome out of the cave, my friend. It's a bit colder out here, but the stars are just beautiful.
Such, Echecrates, was the end of our comrade, who was, we may fairly say, of all those whom we knew in our time, the bravest and also the wisest and most upright man.