"The teacher in such case fears and fawns upon the pupils, and the pupils pay no heed to the teacher or to their overseers either."

"The greatest blessing granted to mankind came by way of madness, which is a divine gift."

"Those who offer [wisdom] to all comers for money are known as sophists, prostitutors of wisdom."

"It is not living that matters, but living rightly."

"Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows what is good for us."