Pythagoreans, the, authorities on the science of harmony, 7. [529], [530], [531]; never reach the natural harmonies of number, ib. [531 C];
—the Pythagorean way of life, 10. [600 A].
Pythian Oracle, the, 5. [461 E]; 7. [540 C].
Q.
Quacks, 5. [459].
Quarrels, dishonourable, 2. [378]; 3. [395 E]; will be unknown in the best state, 2. [378 B]; 5. [464 E] [cp. Laws 5. 739];
—quarrels of the Gods and heroes, 2. [378].
R.
Rational element of the soul, 4. [435]–442; 6. [504 A]; 8. [550 A]; 9. [571], [580 E], [581] [cp. Tim. 69 E–72]; ought to bear rule, and be assisted by the spirited element against the passions, 4. [441 E], [442]; characterized by the love of knowledge, 9. [581 B]; the pleasures of, the truest, ib. [582]; preserves the mind from the illusions of sense, 10. [602].
Rationalism among youth, 7. [538] [cp. Laws 10. 886].
Reaction, 8. [564 A].
Read, learning to, 3. [402 A].