We who didn't inherit political power nor are made to acquire riches like nothing better than that which expands and solidifies the power of the spirit.

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Each one of us must carry within the proof of immortality, it cannot be given from outside of us. To be sure, everything in natureis change but behind the change there is something eternal.

Music is either sacred or secular. The sacred agrees with its dignity, and here has its greatest effect on life, an effect that remains the same through all ages and epochs. Secular music should be cheerful throughout.

What sort of God would it be, who only pushed from without.

Everyone only hears what he understands.

All that is noble is in itself of a quiet nature, and appears to sleep until it is aroused and summoned forth by contrast.