Style is what gives value and currency to thoughts.

If we suspect that a man is lying, we should pretend to believe him; for then he becomes bold and assured, lies more vigorously, and is unmasked.

There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.

Music is the answer to the mystery of life. The most profound of all the arts, It expresses the deepest thoughts of life.

Ordinary people merely think how they shall 'spend' their time; a man of talent tries to 'use' it.

Noise is the most impertinent of all forms of interruption. It is not only an interruption, but also a disruption of thought.

A man of genius can hardly be sociable, for what dialogues could indeed be so intelligent and entertaining as his own monologues?