Do thine own task, and be therewith content.
What you have inherited from your forefathers, it takes work to make it your own.
First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.
Every day look at a beautiful picture, read a beautiful poem, listen to some beautiful music, and if possible, say some reasonable thing.
Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.
There is no way to face the great advantages of another person than through love.