The effects of good music are not just because it's new; on the contrary music strikes us more the more familiar we are with it.

The coward only threatens when he is safe.

Words are mere sound and smoke, dimming the heavenly light.

If you are convinced of a matter, you must take sides or you don't deserve to succeed.

The whole history of the Christian Church is a mixture of errors and violence.

Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.

One glance, one word from you gives more pleasure than all the wisdom of this world.