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- I really do not know, Socrates, how to express what I mean. For somehow or other our arguments, on whatever ground we rest them, seem…
- That politician who curries favor with the citizens and indulges them and fawns upon them and has a presentiment of their wishes, and is skillful…
- ... what we can be positive about is what we have just said, namely that they must be given the right education, whatever that may…
- Because, unlike courage and wisdom, which made our state brave and wise by being present in a particular part of it, discipline operates by being…
- 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…
- Rhythm and harmony enter most powerfully into the inner most part of the soul and lay forcible hands upon it, bearing grace with them, so…
- I know too well that these arguments from probabilities are imposters, and unless great caution is observed in the use of them, they are apt…
- When the mind's eye rests on objects illuminated by truth and reality, it understands and comprehends them, and functions intelligently; but when it turns to…
- And tell him it's quite true that the best of the philosophers are of no use to their fellows; but that he should blame, not…
- .. we shall not be properly educated ourselves, nor will the guardians whom we are training, until we can recognise the qualities of discipline, courage,…
- Those having torches will pass them on to others.
- What a poor appearance the tales of poets make when stripped of the colours which music puts upon them, and recited in simple prose.
- Let us affirm what seems to be the truth, that, whether one is or is not, one and the others in relation to themselves and…
- 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…
- Not one of them who took up in his youth with this opinion that there are no gods ever continued until old age faithful to…
- 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,…
- As to the artists, do we not know that he only of them whom love inspires has the light of fame?-he whom love touches not…
- 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…
- Conversion is not implanting eyes, for they exist already; but giving them a right direction, which they have not
- The bees can abide no drones amongst them; but as soon as they begin to be idle, they kill them.
- When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them.
- 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…
- And now I depart hence condemned by you to suffer the penalty of death, and they, too, go their ways condemned by the truth to…
- 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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- Poets are the only people to whom love is not only a crucial, but an indispensable experience, which entitles them to mistake… — Hannah Arendt
- A high heart ought to bear calamities and not flee them, since in bearing them appears the grandeur of the mind and… — Pietro Aretino
- If you want to annoy your neighbors, tell the truth about them. — Pietro Aretino
- Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want… — Pietro Aretino
- As we all know, many people remain buried under tons of rubble and debris, waiting to be rescued. When we think of… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those… — Aristotle
- In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of… — Aristotle
- Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes… — Aristotle
- Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms. — Aristotle
- Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. — Aristotle
- Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit. — Aristotle
- Stories surge up out of nowhere, and if they feel compelling, you follow them. You let them unfold inside you and see… — Paul Auster