Jewish Quotations

"The world is in the hands of fools." ~~ Talmud, Sanhedrin 46b

"Whoever performs one good action gains an advocate, whoever commits a sin procures an accuser." ~~ Sayings of the Fathers, 4:15

"The creation of something from nothing is beyond the understanding of the created." ~~ Tanya

"The man who has led a good life will find many allies." ~~ Nachman of Bratslav

"Beware of discourtesy to the poor: The Lord stands near them." ~~ The Slonimer Rabbi

"Rather a slip of the foot than a slip of the tongue. " ~~ Ben Sira 20:18

"When the time comes for an accounting of man’s deeds, it is too late to do anything about them." ~~ Midrash Genesis R. 84:12

"Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got. " ~~ Art Buchwald

"As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes. " ~~ Mel Brooks

"Experience teaches us that experience does not." ~~ Reuven Alcalay

"Who saw not Jerusalem in its glory has never seen a beautiful city." ~~ Talmud, Sukkah

"The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink. " ~~ Fran Lebowitz