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.

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

To live within limits. To want one thing. Or a few things very much and love them dearly. Cling to them, survey them from every angle. Become one with them - that is what makes the poet, the artist, the human being.

Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.

A phenomenon like Mozart remains an inexplicable thing.

All beginnings are delightful; the threshold is the place to pause.

Beware of dissipating your powers; strive constantly to concentrate them.