27. TreesI shall say absolutely nothing about the spindle tree.

In life there are two things which are dependable. The pleasures of the flesh and the pleasures of literature.

Pleasing things: finding a large number of tales that one has not read before. Or acquiring the second volume of a tale whose first volume one has enjoyed. But often it is a disappointment.

8. The Cat Who Lived in the PalaceThe cat who lived in the Palace had been awarded the head-dress of nobility and was called Lady Myobu.

A palm-leaf carriage should move slowly, or else it loses its dignity.

Buffoons may have serious faces behind their mask!

There's no reason to trade insults. We have our way of life and they have theirs. I wouldn't live as they do, but disrespect seems pointless. I'm sure there are good people among them.

Sustainability is about profit...it is the opportunity of the century

I feel like what I owe my audience is what I'm most passionate about.

Alas, criticism has always been what human beings, especially leaders, most hate to hear.

The way campaign funds are distributed are all a matter of record.

The foreign policy of this government is driven by politics - to extend a revolution worldwide. My objective with regards to foreign relations is to benefit all Venezuelans.

Our number one responsibility is to protect the homeland.

What do they not see, who see Him Who sees all things?

I'm completely self-taught. I absolutely don't believe in art or film schools!