If cows and horses had hands and could draw, cows would draw gods that look like cows and horses would draw gods that look like horses.

The sun comes into being each day from little pieces of fire that are collected.

If cows and horses had hands and could draw, cows would draw gods that look like cows and horses would draw gods that look like horses.

For we are all sprung from earth and water

God is one, greatest of gods and men, not like mortals in body or thought.

But without effort [God] sets in motion all things by mind and thought.

...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.