"I will obey the god rather than you, and as long as I draw breath and am able, I shall not cease to practice philosophy."

"The soul can have no escape of security from evil except by becoming as good and wise as it possibly can. For it takes nothing with it to the next world except its education and training..."

"If he who undeceives people concerning their own ignorance would make them well-pleased with him, he must deceive them."

"I am wiser than this man, for neither of us appears to know anything great and good; but he fancies he knows something, although he knows nothing; whereas I, as I do not know anything, do not fancy I …"

"My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher."