One trait in the philosopher's character we can assume is his love of the knowledge that reveals eternal reality, the realm unaffected by change and decay. He is in love with the whole of that reality, and will not willingly be deprived even of the most insignificant fragment of it - just like the lovers and men of ambition we described earlier on.

Those whose hearts are fixed on Reality itself deserve the title of Philosophers.

There will be no end to the troubles of states,Or of humanity itself,Till philosophers become kings in this world,Or till those we now call kings and rulers really And truly become philosophers

When you feel grateful, you become great, and eventually attract great things.

The good man is the only excellent musician, because he gives forth a perfect harmony not with a lyre or other instrument but with the whole of his life.

Hence it is from the representation of things spoken by means of posture and gesture that the whole of the art of dance has been elaborated.

Pleasure is the greatest incentive to evil.