Jewish Quotations

"If it be as clear to you as the light of morn, say it! If it be not, say it not!" ~~ Talmud, Sanhedrin

"Nowhere does the Torah say, “Invite your guest to pray”; but it does tell us to offer him food, drink and a bed." ~~ Kagan

"A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but wild words break the spirit. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 15:4

"When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader. " ~~ Nachman of Bratslav

"Tell not your trouble to one who has none!" ~~ Shmuel Hanagid

"Exile atones for everything. Exile expiates sins." ~~ Talmud, Sanhedrin

"There is nothing new under the sun." ~~ Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) 1:9

"Always help the persecuted." ~~ Nachman of Bratslav

"A good man does his fellow a favor for no reason save that he is a good man." ~~ Zror Hamor

"Troubles come quickly and go away slowly." ~~ Imre Binah

"The best way to gain happiness is not to look for it." ~~ Moses Montefiore

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue. " ~~ Oscar Levant