Haiku is not a shriek, a howl, a sigh, or a yawn; rather, it is the deep breath of life.

Several ripe persimmons Left on the branches; Gray clouds come and go.

Completely dried up, They've become beans.

Weeds grasp their own essence and express its truth.

Jesus conformed to our image so we could be transformed into His likeness.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

I believe in miracles, I believe in the Law of Attraction, but even I don't think I'm big enough to manifest five Asian elephants cloaked in gold.

When I look in the mirror,I just want to like myself...And if I like myself,then I look good.

Whenever your well-being feels at risk around certain people, make a tactful and swift exit.

What we do not see, what most of us never suspect of existing, is the silent but irresistible power which comes to the rescue of those who fight on in the face of discouragement.

Everyone comes back. It makes no difference how far we wander, we always have our country, our land, in our souls and our minds.

I grew up fascinated with comedy and with people who could capture someone's attention.

Do what you will while you're able, find what it is that you seek.