"The idea that we should base our political life on religious or metaphysical conceptions of the good is profoundly anti-democratic."

"The good life is not a life of isolation, but a life of connection and engagement with others."

"The ancient Greeks had a profound understanding of the human condition, and we can still learn much from them."

"We need to cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world."

"Philosophy should not be a cloistered academic pursuit, but a public activity aimed at improving human lives."