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

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

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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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Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.

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Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

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

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