Character is the backbone of our human culture. Music is the flowering of character.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.

Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

Those who know the TRUTH are not equal to those who love it.