“We are born believing. A man bears beliefs as a tree bears apples.”

“The apple… came before Adam and Eve in the story of creation. It had to have been there at least three years because that's how long it takes for a new tree to bear fruit.”

“I think I prefer to be a Bear," said Big Bru. "I was born a Bear, and I know a Bear's ways. So I am satisfied to live as a Bear lives.”

“Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.”

“Now fields are green, and trees bear silver buds.”

“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”

“What we cannot bear removes us from life; what remains can be borne.”

“It is said that in some countries trees will grow, but will bear no fruit because there is no winter there.”

“Bear up, old heart! You've borne worse, far worse…”

“Hitler gave us orders - and we believed in him. Then he commits suicide and leaves us to bear the guilt. He should have remained alive to bear his share.”