For the introduction of a new kind of music must be shunned as imperiling the whole state; since styles of music are never disturbed without affecting the most important political institutions.

From all wild beasts, a child is the most difficult to handle.

What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.

Mob rule and emasculation of the wise' and 'who will watch the guardians'?

Better a good enemy than a bad friend.

There should exist among the citizens neither extreme poverty nor again excessive wealth, for both are productive of great evil.

Music is a defining element of character.