The fear of death is indeed the pretence of wisdom, and not real wisdom, being the appearance of knowing the unknown.

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

The true lover of knowledge naturally strives for truth, and is not content with common opinion, but soars with undimmed and unwearied passion till he grasps the essential nature of things.

Tyranny naturally arises out of democracy.

Arguments derived from probabilities are idle.

Knowledge of the soul is the only universal truth and the only wisdom - all other knowledge is transient.

Where reverence is, there is fear; for he who has a feeling of reverence and shame about the commission of any action, fears and is afraid of an ill reputation.