Avot Archives - Jewish Quotations

"Man dies of idleness—and boredom." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan, 11

"Who is a hero? The man that turns an enemy into a friend." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan

"The creation of a single man is as weighty a thing as the creation of the whole universe." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan

"The more schooling, the more wisdom." ~~ Avot 2:7

"Who welcomes his friend with a smile is as one giving him the finest gifts in the world." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan

"If I am not for myself, who is for me?" ~~ Avot 1:14

"Each and every man is a king in his own home. " ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan

"The more possessions, the more concern." ~~ Avot 2:7

"Without understanding there is no knowledge, and without knowledge no understanding." ~~ Avot 3:17

"Who performs one precept gains one advocate for himself." ~~ Avot 4:11

"What is the good way to which a man may cleave? Rabbi Eleazar said: “A good heart.”" ~~ Avot 2:9

"Let the honor of your disciple be dear to you as your own! " ~~ Avot 4:12