A Man Should Practice What He Preaches,

I Transmit But Do Not Create. I Place My Trust In The Teachings Of Antiquity.

What Can A Man Do With Music Who Is Not Benevolent?

Surely It Is The Maxim Of Loving-kindness: Do Not Unto Others That You Would Not Have Them Do Unto You.

To Learn And From Time To Time To Apply What One Has Learned - Isn't That A Pleasure?

Love Of Goodness Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Simple-mindedness. Love Of Knowledge Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Utter Lack Of Principle. Love Of Faithfulness Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Injurious Disregard Of Consequences. Love Of Uprightness Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Harshness. Love Of Courage Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Insubordination. Love Of Strong Character Without Love Of Learning Degenerates Into Mere Recklessness.