“To learn something and then to put it into practice at the right time: is this not a joy?”
“For though we love both the truth and our friends, reverance is due to the truth first.”
Note: A surprisingly cheeky dig at his teacher, Plato. This fragment reminds me that even the most serious philosophical traditions leave room for humor and for having fun with one's work.
“Every day, once a day, give yourself a present.”
“Reality is counterintuitive.”
Note: A very elegant way to pitch the importance of a class.