I do not mean to affirm that the description which I have given of the soul and her missions is exactly true—a man of sense ought hardly say that. But I do say that, inasmuch as the soul is shown to be immortal, he may venture to think, not improperly or unworthily, that something of this kind is true. The Trials Of Socrates
“We were all big. Big and sad people who had their share of the same sadness, with little bits and pieces.” My Sweet Orange Tree
“A young person cannot judge what is allegorical and what is literal; anything that he receives into his mind at that age is likely to become indelible and unalterable; and therefore it is most important that the tales which the young first hear should be models of virtuous thoughts.” Republic
Love that only which happens to thee and is spun with the thread of thy destiny. For what is more suitable? Book VII
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