The bird thinks it a favor to give the fish a lift in the air

Let me not look for allies in life's battlefield,But to my own strength. Let me not crave in anxious fear to be saved,But for the patience to win my freedom.

The force of arms only reveals man s weakness.

The sparrow is sorry for the peacock at the burden of its tail.

My day is done, and I am like a boat drawn on the beach, listening to the dance-music of the tide in the evening.

I am ashamed of my emptiness," said the Word to the Work. "I know how poor I am when I see you," said the Work to the Word.

It is no easy task to lead men. But it is easy enough to drive them.