The art which is grand and yet simple is that which presupposes the greatest elevation both in artist and in public.

Men don't achieve truth because they lack humility and love of truth. They won't criticize their own beliefs. Truth would overwhelm them.

Put personal ambition away from you, and then you will find consolation in living or in dying, whatever may happen to you.

Men prefer the false due to habit, passion, will. Preference for truth is rare. Men are ruled by their fear of truth.

A musical theme once exhausted, finds its due refuge and repose in silence.

Order is man's greatest need, and his true well-being.

Oh be swift to live, make haste to be kind.