Many say that life entered the human body by the help of music, but the truth is that life itself is music.
Music is the basis of the whole creation. In reality the whole of creation is music, and what we call music is simply a miniature of the original music, which is creation itself, expressed in tone and rhythm.
Be contented with what you possess in life; be thankful for what does not belong to you, for it is so much care the less; but try to obtain what you need in life, and make the best of every moment of your life.
If someone strikes my heart, it does not break, but it bursts, and the flame coming out of it becomes a torch on my path.
The voice is not only indicative of man’s character, but it is the expression of his spirit. Other sounds can be louder than the voice, but no sound can be more living.
The souls of all are from one and the same source but a soul which is unveiled shines out. Love and light come continually from such souls. We need no proof of it for it is living all else is dead in comparison.
All that produces longing in the heart deprives the heart of freedom.
Peace is perfected activity.
From the metaphysical point of view there is nothing that can touch the formless except the art of music which in itself is formless.
One day, music will take its rightful place as the true religion of Mankind.
To attain peace, what one has to do is to seek that rhythm which is in the depth of our being.
Atmosphere is a silent music. It has its effect upon the listener, exciting or peaceful, whatever it may be.
In ancient times the greatest of the prophets were great musicians.
I have found in every word a certain musical value, a melody in every thought, harmony in every feeling, and I have tried to interpret the same things with clear and simple words to those who used to listen to my music.
Sarcasm is an abuse of the intellect.
Music is the language of the soul; and for two people of different nations or races to unite, there is no better means than music.
It is not solid wood that can become a flute, but the empty reed.
Resignation is a quality of the saintly souls.
Music should be healing, music should uplift the soul, music should inspire; then there is no better way of getting closer to God, of rising higher towards the spirit, of attaining spiritual perfection, only if it is rightly understood.
What makes us feel drawn to music is that our whole being is music: our mind and body, the nature in which we live, the nature which has made us, all that is beneath and around us, it is all music.