Philosophy begins in wonder.
God ever geometrizes.
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.
Mankind will never see an end of trouble until lovers of wisdom come to hold political power, or the holders of power become lovers of wisdom
Life must be lived as play, playing certain games, making sacrifices, singing and dancing, and then a man will be able to propitiate the gods.
The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.