Jewish Quotations

"One present moment is worth more than seven months gone by." ~~ T. Shapira

"What is our prayer for rain? “We thank You for each drop that You have let fall.”" ~~ Talmud, Berakhot

"A lot of wine is harmful but a little is good." ~~ Derekh Eretz R.

"Arrange the ordinances in order, like a set table." ~~ Akiba, Mekilta

"Who withholds a law from his pupil robs him of his inheritance." ~~ Rab (Abba Arika)

"Patience can and will always be based on reciprocity." ~~ Theodor Herzl

"A woman may change the color of her hair, but not her character." ~~ Ben Shlomo Immanuel

"The mouth is a door, and should be kept closed." ~~ Bahya Ben Asher

"Boys should be given bread, old men—oil, babies—honey." ~~ Talmud, Yoma

"It is a wise man that admits the truth." ~~ Avot 5:7

"A graceful spot lends grace to those that dwell in it." ~~ Talmud, Sota

"Israel will be redeemed only for Sabbath’s sake. " ~~ Leviticus (Vayikra) R.