The whole life of the philosopher is a preparation for death.

And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul.

Lord of Lords, grant us the good whether we pray for it or not, but evil keep from us, even though we pray for it.

In one sense it is evident that the art of kingship does include the art of lawmaking. But the political ideal is not full authority for laws but rather full authority for a man who understands the art of kingship and has kingly ability.

For the poet is a light winged and holy thing, and there is no invention in him until he has been inspired and is out of his senses and the mind is no longer with him. When he has not attained this state he is powerless and unable to utter his oracles.

More will be accomplished, and better, and with more ease, if every man does what he is best fitted to do, and nothing else.

When the music changes, the walls of the city shake.