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It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.

There is no religion in which everyday life is not considered a prison; there is no philosophy or ideology that does not think that we live in alienation.

It is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive.

Music is either sacred or secular. The sacred agrees with its dignity, and here has its greatest effect on life, an effect that remains the same through all ages and epochs. Secular music should be cheerful throughout.

The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible.

Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Physiologically less violent and psychologically more suitable to a concrete type of mind.

There seems to be a law that governs all our actions so I never make plans.

One of the rules I try to follow is that normal people are going to be involved even in heroic events.

Love possesses not nor will it be possessed, for love is sufficient unto love.