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

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

To beprepared is half the victory.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.