In order to seek one's own direction, one must simplify the mechanics of ordinary, everyday life.
No soul willfully does wrong.
The affairs of music ought, somehow, to terminate in the love of the beautiful.
And the first step, as you know, is always what matters most, particularly when we are dealing with those who are young and tender. That is the time when they are taking shape and when any impression we choose to make leaves a permanent mark.
True friendship can exist only between equals.
It is not noble to return evil for evil, at no time ought we to do an injury to our neighbors.