917 Quotes by Suzy Kassem

Like branches in a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.Poem 'Forked Branches' 2010 Rise Up and Salute the Sun, pg. 108

Like branches in a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.

You were born an original work of art. Stay original always. Originals cost more than imitations.

THREE BASIC TRUTHSTHREE BASIC TRUTHSThree things have a limited threshold:Time, pain, and death.While truth, love, and knowledge –Are boundless.Three things are neededFor humanity to co-exist:Truth, peace and basic needs.Everything else -Is irrelevant.

Do not focus too much on the east,And forget the west.And do not ignore the south,To speak for the north.What happens in the eastHas effects in the north,As the west has on the south.And do not focus on one species,And ignore another.Or love your father,But ignore your mother.Or love your sister,But ignore your brother.Do not forget each other.We are all part of each other.We are all one.THE WORLD CITIZEN by Suzy KassemCopyright 1993, The Spring For Wisdom

PEACE OF MANGreet each man with words of loveAnd peace,And a dove will be placedOn an olive tree.Leave a man with feelingsOf betrayalOr envy,And a dove gets shotOff the olive tree.Greet each man with peace,And leave each man with love.Ask yourself -One more enemy,Or one more dove?Always choose love.It's time for everybody toSpeak love.Let's fill the trees with doves,And spread the leaves of love.So,Always addAnd never subtractAnother peace of manFrom the olive tree. PEACE OF MAN by Suzy Kassem

We will never know peace in the world without balance. And we will never know balance without justice for all. Yet justice exists only where there is fairness and equality, when every man is treated and viewed equally. No equality, no justice. No justice, no peace. -- Suzy Kassem

When we continue to hate, we continue to lose. When we amplify mutual respect and love, we have a lot to gain. Quite simply, there is more for us to gain through love than hate.

When people can get away with crimes just because they are wealthy or have the right connections, the scales are immediately tipped against fairness and equality. The weight of corruption then becomes so heavy that it creates a dent that forces the world to become so slanted — that justice just slips off.