Jewish Quotations

"Man resembles the world and is called a little world, a microcosm, a world in itself." ~~ Midrash Hagadol

"Pry not into what is hidden from you!" ~~ Talmud, Chagigah

"A word fitly spoken is as apples of gold in a setting of silver. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 25:11

"I was so self-conscious, every time football players went into a huddle, I thought they were talking about me." ~~ Jackie Mason

"In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles. " ~~ David Ben-Gurion

"Condemn not your fellow until you stand in his place! " ~~ Avot 2:4

"Don’t threaten a child: either punish him or forgive him." ~~ Talmud

"Through true song one may rise to the power of prophecy." ~~ Joseph Opatoshu

"Anyone who spreads an evil report about the Land of Israel, even if it be true, is a spy." ~~ Judah L. Maimon

"Men who see Torah collapsing should have their eyes examined." ~~ The Chofetz Chaim

"The miser pays double in the end." ~~ Yiddish Proverb

"Money lost, nothing lost. Courage lost, everything lost." ~~ Yiddish Proverb