Music makes me forget myself, my true condition, it carries me off into another state of being, one that isn't my own.

Happiness is pleasure without regret

Just when the question of how to live had become clearer to him, a new insoluble problem presented itself - Death.

There can be no peace for us, only misery, and the greatest happiness.

A Christian cannot help being free, because in the pursuit and attainment of his object, no one can either hinder or retard him.

Every time I tried to express my most heartfelt desires to be morally good I met with contempt and ridicule; and as soon as I would give in to vile passions I was praised and encouraged. Ambition, love of power, self-interest, lechery, pride, anger, vengeance-all of it was highly esteemed.

Perfection is impossible without humility. Why should I strive for perfection, if I am already good enough?