I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do.
The creation of a palm tree is a gift to the world; its elegant stature and resilient nature teach us lessons in grace and perseverance.
To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.
I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do.
Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.
The best friend on earth of man is the tree: When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth.