Jewish Quotations

"The fixity of a habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity. " ~~ Marcel Proust

"Eighty percent of success is showing up." ~~ Woody Allen

"The best minister is the human heart; the best teacher is time; the best book is the world; the best friend is God." ~~ Yiddish Proverb

"One postponement leads to another. " ~~ Chaim Nachman Bialik

"Torah should lead to good deeds, not only to faith, not only good intentions." ~~ Elijah Dellmedigo

"When God is with you, fear not foe!" ~~ Ladino Proverb

"False friends, like birds, migrate in cold weather." ~~ Judah Leib Lazerov

"If a student finds his studies hard, blame his teacher." ~~ Raba b. Joseph

"The memory of the righteous is a blessing." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 10:7

"The traveller who keeps on is bound to reach his destination." ~~ Mishle Chakhamim

"If you see a student who finds it as hard as iron to study, it is because his studies are without system." ~~ Talmud, Ta’anit

"Who never was sick cannot realize the value of health." ~~ Y. L. Gordon