It would never occur to most of us that 'plants' say anything at all, except in terms of what we read into them, or try to use them for. Yet in their responses to this wonderfully rhythmic and varying earth they are the most expressive of all forms of life.
John HayThe use of proverbs is characteristic of an unlettered people. They are invaluable treasures to dunces with good memories.
John HayTrue luck consists not in holding the best of the cards at the table; luckiest is he who knows just when to rise and go home.
John Hay