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- The State which we have founded must possess the four cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, discipline and justice ... Justice is the principle which has…
- ...that in our state one man was to do one job, and the job he was naturally most suited for .. And further, we have…
- Interference by the three classes with each other s jobs, and interchange of jobs between them, therefore, does the greatest harm to our state, and…
- The principles are important. First, the interest of the state or society counts for everything, that of the individual for nothing. Second, the only difference…
- And among the other honours and rewards our young men can win for distinguished service in war and in other activities, will be more frequent…
- Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.
- The soul takes nothing with her to the other world but her education and culture; and these, it is said, are of the greatest service…
- Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education.
- Knowledge of the soul is the only universal truth and the only wisdom - all other knowledge is transient.
- Physical excellence does not of itself produce a good mind and character: on the other hand, excellence of mind and character will make the best…
- Are these things good for any other reason except that they end in pleasure, and get rid of and avert pain? Are you looking to…
- In order for man to succeed in life, God provided him with two means, education and physical activity. Not separately, one for the soul and…
- This world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence ... a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which…
- The good man is the only excellent musician, because he gives forth a perfect harmony not with a lyre or other instrument but with the…
- There is no other start to philosophy but wonder.
- From a short-sided view, the whole moving contents of the heavens seemed to them a parcel of stones, earth and other soul-less bodies, though they…
- Wonder [said Socrates] is very much the affection of a philosopher; for there is no other beginning of philosophy than this.
- When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always…
- This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.
- Wisdom alone is the science of other sciences.
- The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living…
- It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world…
- When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty and there is nothing to fear from them, then he is always stirring…
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- In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the… — Aristotle
- The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons. — Aristotle
- No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world. — Aristotle
- Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods. — Aristotle
- It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. — Aristotle
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- Three groups spend other people's money: children, thieves, politicians. All three need supervision. — Dick Armey
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