I will not yield to any man contrary to what is right, for fear of death, even if I should die at once for not yielding.

In my investigation in the service of the god I found that those who had the highest reputation were nearly the most deficient, while those who were thought to be inferior were more knowledgeable.

The soul then, as being immortal, and having been born again many times, and having seen all things that exist, whether in this world or in the world below, has knowledge of them all . . . all enquiry and all learning is but recollection.

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be, all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.

Those who want the fewest things are nearest to the gods.

The individual leads in order that those who are led can develop their potential as human beings and thereby prosper.

The fewer our wants the more we resemble the Gods.