From a short-sided view, the whole moving contents of the heavens seemed to them a parcel of stones, earth and other soul-less bodies, though they furnish the sources of the world order.

For when there are no words, it is very difficult to recognize the meaning of the harmony and rhythm, or to see any worldly object is imitated by them.

Wherever it has been established that it is shameful to be involved with sexual relationships with men, that is due to evil on the part of the rulers, and to cowardice on the part of the governed.

To suffer the penalty of too much haste, which is too little speed.

God ever geometrizes.

The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible but there arriving she is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise.

I would fain grow old learning many things.