The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.

A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.

Keep a green tree in your heart, and maybe one day a bird will come.

Keep a green tree in your heart, and maybe one day a bird will come.

Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.

Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.

Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.

Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.

Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.