The wonderful thing is that the soul already knows to some extent that there is something behind the veil, the veil of perplexity, that there is something to be sought for in the highest spheres of life, that there is some beauty to be seen, that there is Someone to be known who is knowable.

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

He who has spent has used; he who has collected has lost; but he who has given has saved his treasure forever.

Joy and sorrow are the light and shade of life; without light and shade no picture is clear.

Living in the world without insight into the hidden laws of nature is like not knowing the language of the country in which one was born.

Selfishness keeps man blind through life.

Music should be healing, music should uplift the soul, music should inspire; then there is no better way of getting closer to God, of rising higher towards the spirit, of attaining spiritual perfection, only if it is rightly understood.