He is short-sighted who looks only on the path he treads and the wall on which he leans.

It has been said that next to hunger and thirst, our most basic human need is for storytelling.

Among the hills, when you sit in the cool shade of the white poplars, sharing the peace and serenity of distant fields and meadows - then let your heart say in silence, "God rests in reason." And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky, - then let your heart say in awe, "God moves in passion.

For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly.

My brothers, seek counsel of one another, for therein lies the way out of error and futile repentance. The wisdom of the many is your shield against tyranny. For when we turn to one another for counsel we reduce the number of our enemies.

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; and to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.

You progress not through what has been done, but reaching towards what has yet to be done.