For all things come from earth, and all things end by becoming earth.

The Ethiopians say that their gods are snub-nosed and black the Thracians that theirs have light blue eyes and red hair.

...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.

This upper limit, of earth at our feet is visible and touches the air, but below it reaches to infinity

No man knows distinctly anything, and no man ever will.

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.

If horses had Gods, they would look like horses.