“When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.”

“Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads
The wind is passing by.”

“Get ready to hunt when you go hunting. Take your best bow and arrow with you. Wear the best clothes for you while chasing animals in the forest.”

“The two of us haven't seen each other for a year now, and when we saw each other we bowed in front of each other. This very idea of bowing — you don't bow in front of a screen. It's made impossible, or very difficult, for people who constantly see non-persons on the screen.”

“I can scarcely bid you good-bye, even in a letter. I always made an awkward bow. God bless you!”

“When God comes at me
do I bow the stallion's legs
or meet him with flared nostrils?”

“When the stakes are high, bow down low.”

“What comes out of you when you are squeezed is what is inside of you.”

“When you love someone, you say their name different. Like it's safe inside your mouth.”

“Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique.”