Rest assured that there is nothing which wounds the heart of a noble man more deeply than the thought his honour is assailed.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to be always a child. If no use is made of the labors of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge.

Unity in things necessary, liberty in things doubtful, charity in everything.

It does not prove a thing to be right because the majority say it is so.

Dare to be wise.<br> (Sapere Aude)

Music like religion, unconditionally brings in its train all the moral virtues to the heart it enters, even though that heart is not in the least worthy.

The character of a man is known from his conversations.

Readiness of speech is often inability to hold the tongue.

You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet, still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.

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