That man who lives for self alone, Lives for the meanest mortal known.

That man who lives for self alone, Lives for the meanest mortal known.

Those who do not hate their own selfishness and regard themselves as more important than the rest of the world read more

Those who do not hate their own selfishness and regard themselves as more important than the rest of the world are blind because the truth lies elsewhere

Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm read more

Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

I consider myself more exportant than important.

I consider myself more exportant than important.

Why was I born with such contemporaries?

Why was I born with such contemporaries?

No one has it who isn't capable of genuinely liking others, at least at the actual moment of meeting and read more

No one has it who isn't capable of genuinely liking others, at least at the actual moment of meeting and speaking. Charm is always genuine; it may be superficial but it isn't false.

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who read more

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.

The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put read more

The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.