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.

A man should inure himself to voluntary labor, and not give up to indulgence and pleasure, as they beget no good constitution of body nor knowledge of mind.

An honest man is always a child.

I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.

Wisdom begins in wonder.

Awareness of ignorance is the beginning of wisdom.

Every action has its pleasures and its price.