"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 end of life is to be like God, and the soul follows the body, and ought to be pure."

"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."

"I don't care what people say about me. I do care about my mistakes."

"The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear."