"Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each."

"Self-conquest is the greatest of victories."

"The desires of the worthless many are controlled by the desires and knowledge of the decent few."

"The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life."

"Not only is the old man twice a child, but also the man who is drunk."

"Courage is a kind of salvation. Courage is knowing what not to fear."

"I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning."

"Any peace is better than any war."

"No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."

"Books are immortal sons defying their sires."