Until philosophers rule as kings or those who are now called kings and leading men genuinely and adequately philosophise, that is, until political power and philosophy entirely coincide, while the many natures who at present pursue either one exclusively are forcibly prevented from doing so, cities will have no rest from evils,... nor, I think, will the human race.

The greatest mistake physicians make is that they attempt to cure the body without attempting to cure the mind, yet the mind and the body are one and should not be treated separately!

We do not learn, and that what we call learning is only a process of recollection.

Cunning... is but the low mimic of wisdom.

We do not learn; and what we call learning is only a process of recollection.

The passionate are like men standing on their heads, they see all things the wrong way.

Before all it's necessary to look after the Soul, if you want the head and the rest of the body to function correctly.