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

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

If you don't know where you're going, you'll end upsomewhere else.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.