[The Cretans have] more wit than words.

A delightful form of government, anarchic and motley, assigning a kind of equality indiscriminately to equals and unequals alike!

For our discussion is on no trifling matter, but on the right way to conduct our lives.

Time on its back bears all things far away - Full many a challenge is wrought by many a day - Shape, fortune, name, and nature all decay

I don't know anything that gives me greater pleasure, or profit either, than talking or listening to philosophy. But when it comes to ordinary conversation, such as the stuff you talk about financiers and the money market, well, I find it pretty tiresome personally, and I feel sorry that my friends should think they're being very busy when they're really doing absolutely nothing. Of course, I know your idea of me: you think I'm just a poor unfortunate, and I shouldn't wonder if your right. But then I dont THINK that you're unfortunate - I know you are.

Wine fills the heart with courage.

... the good are not willing to rule either for the sake of money or of honor.