Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul

You ought not attempt to cure the eyes without the head, or the head without the body, so neither ought you attempt to cure the body without the soul.

To the rulers of the state then, if to any, it belongs of right to use falsehood, to deceive either enemies or their own citizens, for the good of the state: and no one else may meddle with this privilege.

When a man drinks wine at dinner, he begins to be better pleased with himself.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

...there are some who are naturally fitted for philosophy and political leadership, while the rest should follow their lead and let philosophy alone.

Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.