Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.

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The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

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There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.

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The tragedy in a man’s life is what dies inside of him while he lives.

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Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

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In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

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At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

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Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.

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Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.

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Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile.

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