The invention of writing will produce forgetfulness in the minds of those who learn to use it, because they will not practice their memory. Their trust in writing, produced by external characters which are no part of themselves, will discourage the use of their own memory within them. You have invented an elixir not of memory, but of reminding; and you offer your pupils the appearance of wisdom, not true wisdom.

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

Anybody can be a hellene, by his heart, his mind, his spirit.

Marry or marry not, in any either case you'll regret it

My friend...care for your psyche...know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves

In every person there is a sun. Just let them shine.

One should never do wrong in return, nor mistreat any man, no matter how one has been mistreated by him.