Music, drawing, books, invention and exercise will be so many resources to you against ennui. Do not neglect your music. It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you. The ornaments too, and the amusements of life, are entitled to their portion of attention. These, for a female, are dancing, drawing, and music. . . .
Music is invaluable where a person has an ear.
Where they have not, it should not be attempted. It furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life. The taste of this country, too, calls for this accomplishment more strongly than for either of the others. Quotations by others about Jefferson and music are also available.