Without music, life would be a mistake.
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Learning is the greater personality of man; it is his hidden and safely deposited wealth; it is the teacher of teachers; it is a kinsman. Learning promotes an indescribable happiness at all times.
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
-Thomas Jefferson
Booksellers are the most valuable destination for the lonely, given the numbers of books written because authors couldn't find anyone to talk to.
-Alain De Botton
Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to'.
-Lao Tzu
People do not know what the name of God can do. Those who repeat it constantly alone know its power. It can purify your mind completely…
Imagination is a quality given to a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humour is provided to console him for what he is.
-Oscar Wilde
Scholars who incessantly contemplate acquiring strength and knowledge should also consider it their moral duty to impart knowledge to the ignorant, so that they can develop their mental faculties. This would automatically lead to the latter’s self-development and spiritual progress.
The teacher should regard the pupil as his child. The pupil should regard the teacher as his parent.