“Everywhere was in silence, like the velvet feet of death. And I was condemned to live; to live!” My Sweet Orange Tree
In countries where there is a mild climate, less effort is expended on the struggle with nature and man is kinder and more gentle. Seagull
Arms are of little value in the field unless there is wise counsel at home. On Duties
I learned something recently: our true friends are those who are with us when the good things happen. They cheer us on and are pleased by our triumphs. False friends only appear at difficult times, with their sad, supportive faces, when, in fact, our suffering is serving to console them for their miserable lives... The Zahir
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