Stray Birds(57-63)

57. We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.

58. The sparrow is sorry for the peacock at the burden of its tail.

59. Never be afraid of the moments--thus sings the voice of the everlasting.

60. The hurricane seeks the shortest road by the no-road, and suddenly ends its search in the Nowhere.

61. Take my wine in my own cup, friend. It loses its wreath of foam when poured into that of others.

62. The perfect decks itself in beauty for the love of the Imperfect.

63. God says to man, " I heal you therefore I hurt, love you therefore punish. "

 

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Burden: a ~ (on / to sb) a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work

Everlasting: continuing for ever; never changing

Deck: ~ sb/sth (out) (in / with sth) to decorate sb/sth with sth