But without effort [God] sets in motion all things by mind and thought.
For all things come from earth, and all things end by becoming earth.
God is one, greatest of gods and men, not like mortals in body or thought.
All things that come into being and grow are earth and water.
...for our wisdom is better than the strength of men or of horses. ... nor is it right to prefer strength to excellent wisdom. For if there should be in the city [any athlete whose skill] is honoured more than strength ... the city would not on that account be any better governed.
It isn't right to judge strength as better than good wisdom.