It is only when one is thoroughly true that there can be purity and freedom. Falsehood always punishes itself.

If you sound great in the practice room, you're practicing the wrong thing. Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self contempt.

Why has no religion this command before all others: Thou shalt work?

To acquire money requires valor, to keep money requires prudence, and to spend money well is an art.

All men are selfish, but the vain man is in love with himself. He admires, like the lover his adored one, everything which to others is indifferent.

The world is the same everywhere.