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- And first he will see the shadows best, next the reflections of men and other objects in the water, and then the objects themselves, then…
- And what shall he suffer who slays him who of all men, as they say, is his own best friend? I mean the suicide, who…
- All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.
- That politician who curries favor with the citizens and indulges them and fawns upon them and has a presentiment of their wishes, and is skillful…
- Rhythm and harmony enter most powerfully into the inner most part of the soul and lay forcible hands upon it, bearing grace with them, so…
- Education in music is most sovereign because more than anything else rhythm and harmony find their way to the innermost soul and take strongest hold…
- I know not how I may seem to others, but to myself I am but a small child wandering upon the vast shores of knowledge,…
- What a poor appearance the tales of poets make when stripped of the colours which music puts upon them, and recited in simple prose.
- The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living…
- What a poor appearance the tales of poets make when stripped of the colors which music puts upon them, and recited in simple prose
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