Perhaps there is a pattern set up in the heavens for one who desires to see it, and having seen it, to find one in himself.

All I really know is the extent of my own ignorance

He who has followed the path of love's initiation in the proper order will on arriving at the end suddenly perceive a marvelous beauty, the source of all our efforts

Rhythm and harmony enter most powerfully into the inner most part of the soul and lay forcible hands upon it, bearing grace with them, so making graceful him who is rightly trained.

Music has the capacity to touch the innermost reaches of the soul and music gives flight to the imagination.

According to Diotima, Love is not a god at all, but is rather a spirit that mediates between people and the objects of their desire. Love is neither wise nor beautiful, but is rather the desire for wisdom and beauty.

My plainness of speech makes people hate me, and what is their hatred but a proof that I am speaking the truth.