Our spirit is the real part of us, the body but its garment. A man would not find peace at the tailor's because his coat comes from there; neither can the spirit obtain true happiness from the earth just because his body belongs to earth.

The secret of life is balance, and the absence of balance is life's destruction.

Music is the language of the soul; and for two people of different nations or races to unite, there is no better means than music

I have found in every word a certain musical value, a melody in every thought, harmony in every feeling, and I have tried to interpret the same things with clear and simple words to those who used to listen to my music.

Love is the merchandise which all the world demands; if you store it in your heart, every soul will become your customer.

All that produces longing in the heart deprives it of its freedom.

There is no difference in the destination, the only difference is in the journey.