"There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain."
"They think that you bear old age more easily not because of the way you live but because youβre wealthy, for the wealthy, they say, have many consolations."
"Laws are partly formed for the sake of good men, in order to instruct them how they may live on friendly terms with one another, and partly for the sake of those who refuse to be instructed, whose spirit cannot be subdued, or softened, or hindered from plunging into evil."
"All enquiry and all learning is but recollection."
"All knowledge, when separated from justice and virtue, is seen to be cunning and not wisdom."
"Never discourage anyone. who continually makes progress, no matter how slow."
"As it is, the lover of inquiry must follow his beloved wherever it may lead him."
"Have you not perceived that imitations, whether of bodily gestures, tones of voice, or modes of thought, if they be persevered in from an early age, are apt to grow into habits and a second nature?"
"All who do evil and dishonorable things do them against their will."
"Are you not ashamed that you give your attention to acquiring as much money as possible, and similarly with reputation and honor, and give no attention or thought to truth and understanding and the perfection of your soul?"
