"The roots below the earth claim no rewards for making the branches fruitful."

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."

"The world is a dance of joy, and I am a dancer."

"The English are a race of shopkeepers, and they have brought their shopkeeping mentality to governance."