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.

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

Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it.

The god is the beautiful.

If it is naturally in you to be a good orator, a notable orator you will be when you have acquired knowledge and practice.

Welcome out of the cave, my friend. It's a bit colder out here, but the stars are just beautiful.