A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war.

Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established

Do not unto another that you would hot have him do unto you. Thou needest this law alone. It is the foundation of all the rest.

Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.