So the nature required to make a really noble Guardian of our commonwealth will be swift and strong, spirited, and philosophic.

You can remember, a single deluge only, but there were many previous ones.

But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?

Education in music is most sovereign because more than anything else rhythm and harmony find their way to the innermost soul and take strongest hold upon it

Excellent things are rare.

They would be subject to no one, neither to lawful ruler nor to the reign of law, but would be altogether and absolutely free. That is the way they got their tyrants, for either servitude or freedom, when it goes to extremes, is an utter bane, while either in due measure is altogether a boon.

The wisest have the most authority.