"The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself acquires the characteristics of order and divinity."

"This world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence ... a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which by their nature are all related."

"False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil."

"Necessity is the mother of invention."

"He whom love touches not walks in darkness."

"I am not given to finding fault, for there are innumerable fools."

"Wealth is well known to be a great comforter."

"The perfect state is one where men weep and rejoice over the same things."

"For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories."

"All learning has an emotional base."