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In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to administer a city or a state. When we are ill... we do not ask for the ha...more

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There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings a...more

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Life must be lived as play, playing certain games, making sacrifices, singing and dancing, and then a man will be able to propitiate the gods, and def...more

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Ideas are the source of all things

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No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death.

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The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life

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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 happily. ...more

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Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens.

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The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

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Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

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Wise men talk because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.

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Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance.

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One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

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The heaviest penalty for deciding to engage in politics is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself.

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Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.