Jewish Quotations

"The sick man who lies to the doctor deceives only himself." ~~ Bachya

"To what does “In the city of Gold” refer? To the Golden Jerusalem (crown) like that that Rabbi Akiva made for his wife. " ~~ Talmud, Shabbat 59a

"When you are asked a question and do not know what to answer, be not ashamed to say: “I know not!”" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim

"Beware of too much laughter, for it deadens the mind and produces oblivion." ~~ Traditional Proverb

"Rabbosai, the most important thing is to be a good person! " ~~ Rabbi Seth Farber

"Every Jew has the right to immigrate to Israel." ~~ Israeli Knesset, July 5, 1950

"A time to keep silent and a time to speak out." ~~ Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) 3:7

"When you are eight years old, nothing is any of your business. " ~~ Lenny Bruce

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

"Wine adds to the appetite." ~~ Talmud, Pesachim

"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.