The Madness of Philosophers

Quaydo: I am in a constant difficulty about my two sons. What am I to do with them? There is no hurry about the younger one, who is only a child. The other, Quaytobulos, is getting on, and needs someone who will improve him. Do not mind whether the teachers of philosophy are good or bad, but think only of philosophy herself. Try and examine her well and truly, and if she be evil, seek to turn away all men from her, and not your sons only. But if she be what I believe that she is, then follow her, and serve her,. you end your house, as the saying is, and