Ah, if in this world there were no such thing as cherry blossoms, perhaps then in springtime our hearts would be at peace.

If there were no cherry blossoms in this world How much more tranquil our hearts would be in spring.

I have always known that at last I would take this road, but yesterday I did not know that it would be today.

Impassionate gods have never seen the red that is the Tatsuta River. /ちはやぶる 神代も聞かず 竜田川 からくれなゐに 水くくるとは

If my heart is set on pursuing real treasures, my mind must be fixed solely on the privilege of enjoying them and freed of the obsession of owning them.

The only 'elephant' left in the room is love.

In the middle of tranquillity, think about the people inside the storms! In your happy times, remember the unhappy!

Americans are pragmatic, relatively uncomplicated, hearty and given to broad humor.

As far as having peace within myself, the one way I can do that is forgiving the people who have done wrong to me. It causes more stress to build up anger. Peace is more productive.

My mother had a very difficult childhood, having seen her own mother kill herself. So she didnt always know how to be the nurturing mother that we all expect we should have.

Whatever you do in this life, take time to sit quietly and let the world tell you what it needs from you. Take a moment to honestly understand what your gifts are-you have them.

Firepaw held the menacing amber gaze for few moments. Warrior and apprentice, for a heartbeat their eyes were locked as enemies.

The rich want good wine, the poor, plenty of wine

If I ever go bald, I'll kill myself.