Where reverence is, there is fear; for he who has a feeling of reverence and shame about the commission of any action, fears and is afraid of an ill reputation.

The three wishes of every man: to be healthy, to be rich by honest means, and to be beautiful.

We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can; and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible; and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

Remember our words, then, and whatever is your aim let virtue be the condition of the attainment of your aim, and know that without this all possessions and pursuits are dishonourable and evil.

May I do to others as I would that they should do unto me.

Music has the capacity to touch the innermost reaches of the soul and music gives flight to the imagination.