When we have intelligence resulting from sincerity, this condition is to be ascribed to nature; when we have sincerity resulting from intelligence, this condition is to be ascribed to instruction. But given the sincerity, and there shall be the intelligence; given the intelligence, and there shall be the sincerity.

The inner nature of man is the province of Music.

It is man that makes truth great, and not truth that makes man great.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable.