Of his playing, Leopold Mozart, himself an eminent violinist, writes: "The beauty, purity and equality of his tone, and the tastefulness of his cantabile playing, cannot be surpassed; but he does not execute great difficulties."
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee
Neatness, tastefulness, and good sense, may be shown in the management of a small household, and the arrangement of a little furniture, as well as upon a larger scale; and these qualities are always praised, and always treated with respect and attention.
"The American Frugal Housewife"
Lydia M. Child
The arrangement of the second room was rude and bizarre, but not without a singular originality and even tastefulness of conception.
"Devil's Ford"
Bret Harte