I do not live to play, but I play in order that I may live, and return with greater zest to the labors of life.
The man who hath music in his soul will be most in love with the loveliest.
Better to be unborn than untaught, for ignorance is the root of all misfortune.
Hardly any human being is capable of pursuing two professions or two arts rightly.
To honor with hymns and panegyrics those who are still alive is not safe; a man should run his course and make a fair ending, and then we will praise him; and let praise be given equally to women as well as men who have been distinguished in virtue.
Do not expect justice where might is right.