We are pantheists when we study nature, polytheists when we write poetry, monotheists in our morality.

Those that are firm in their will mold the world to themselves.

Treat a person as they are, they will remain so. Treat a person the way that person can be and is capable of being and that person will become as he or she can be and should be.

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.

As long as you are not aware of the continual law of Die and Be Again, you are merely a vague guest on a dark Earth.

One is never deceived; one deceives oneself.

The true poet is called to take in the splendor of the world and for that reason will always be inclined to praise rather than tofind fault.