Enough shovels of earth — a mountain. Enough pails of water — a river. – Chinese Proverb
When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people. – Chinese Proverb
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. – Chinese Proverb
The Germans are the most philosophic people in the world, and the greatest smokers: now I trace their philosophy to their smoking. Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly. – George Borrow