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

The more the pleasures of the body fade away, the greater to me is the pleasure and charm of conversation.

The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself acquires the characteristics of order and divinity.

The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men.

What I say is that 'just' or 'right' means nothing but what is in the interest of the stronger party.

That man is wisest who, like Socrates, realizes that his wisdom is worthless

Let nobody speak mischief of anybody.