Neither do the ignorant love wisdom or desire to become wise; for this is the grievous thing about ignorance, that those who are neither good nor beautiful think they are good enough, and do not desire that which they do not think they are lacking.

Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any.

The heaviest penalty for deciding to engage in politics is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself.

A good education consists in knowing how to sing and dance well.

I have good hope that there is something after death.

Geometry draws the soul towards truth.

I exhort you also to take part in the great combat, which is the combat of life, and greater than every other earthly conflict.