Plato Republic Book 4 Quotes

#1. At first sin was as fragile as a spiders thread, and finally as stout as a ship's hawser; sin arrived as a passerby, next lingered for a moment, then came as a visitor, and finally became master of the house.

Israel Shenker

#2. Reading only a bit of a great book (e.g., Plato's Republic) is like getting engaged but never marrying. The initial experience is pleasurable but can become frustrating if prolonged.

John Reynolds

#3. Your first job is to prepare the soil. The best tool for this is your neighbor's garden tiller. If your neighbor does not own a garden tiller, suggest that he buy one.

Dave Barry

#4. I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.

Peter Shaffer

#5. Everywhere, women gathered in knots, huddled in groups on front porches, on sidewalks, even in the middle of the streets, telling each other that no news is good news, trying to comfort each other, trying to present a brave appearance.

Margaret Mitchell

#6. They say that your first love never dies. You can put out the flames, but not the fire.

Bonnie Tyler

#7. I do not support gambling in this state.

Craig Benson

#8. When we pray "in the Name of Jesus" the answers are in accordance with His nature, and if we think our prayers are unanswered it is because we are not interpreting the answer along this line.

Oswald Chambers

#9. I believe that none can "save" his fellow man by making a choice for him. To help him, he can indicate the possible alternatives, with sincerity and love, without being sentimental and
without illusion.

Erich Fromm

#10. Be faithful in small things because it is in them your strength lies.

Mother Teresa