He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.

In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

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