"But this is not difficult, O Athenians! to escape death; but it is much more difficult to avoid depravity, for it runs swifter than death."

"To find yourself, think for yourself."

"A man who really fights for justice must lead a private, not a public, life if he is to survive for even a short time."

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

"Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, remain firm and constant."