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.

He who has followed the path of love's initiation in the proper order will on arriving at the end suddenly perceive a marvelous beauty, the source of all our efforts

Music gives a soul to the universe.

Let praise be given equally to women as well as men who have been distinguished in virtue.

And the true order of going, or being led by another, to the things of love, is to begin from the beauties of earth.

Love is the joy of the good, the wonder of the wise, the amazement of the gods; desired by those who have no part in him, and precious to those who have the better part in him.

Much sleep is not required by nature, either for our souls or bodies, or for the action in which they are concerned.