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

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.