To be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.
... the good are not willing to rule either for the sake of money or of honor.
I do believe that there are gods, and in a far higher sense than that in which any of my accusers believe in them.
The qualities of number appear to lead to the apprehension of truth.
These, then, will be some of the features of democracy... it will be, in all likelihood, an agreeable, lawless, parti-colored commonwealth, dealing with all alike on a footing of equality, whether they be really equal or not.
Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul