"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?"

"He who refuses to rule is liable to be ruled by one who is worse than himself."

"Wisdom always makes men fortunate: for by wisdom no man could ever err, and therefore, he must act rightly and succeed, or his wisdom would be wisdom no longer.,."