I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Anounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation!

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

God has created the world in play.