I can show you that the art of calculation has to do with odd and even numbers in their numerical relations to themselves and to each other.

What a handsome face he had: but if he were naked you would forget he had a face, he is so beautiful in every way.

For the poet is a light winged and holy thing, and there is no invention in him until he has been inspired and is out of his senses and the mind is no longer with him. When he has not attained this state he is powerless and unable to utter his oracles.

The first and the best victory is to conquer self.

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

Attention to health is life greatest hindrance.

Trees and fields tell me nothing: men are my teachers.