Music is the language of the soul, and it has the power to touch hearts in ways words alone cannot.
Every improvement in the circumstances of the society tends either directly or indirectly to raise the real rent of land, to increase the real wealth of the landlord, his power of purchasing the labour, or the produce of the labour of other people.
The soul is created in a place between time and eternity: with its highest powers it touches eternity, with its lower time.
The unity of Europe is a historical necessity.
You have to be strong mentally to succeed at the highest level.