Jewish Quotations

"Eyesight is of no avail if the heart be blind." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim

"Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended." ~~ Chaim Weizmann

"The root of the tree is deep in the earth, but a man’s is above; for the soul is his root and it is from heaven." ~~ Judah Low ben Bezalel Maharal

"As between relatives and poor strangers, relatives come first. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Metzia

"Put no other to shame and you will not be put to shame yourself. " ~~ Talmud, Mo”ed Katan

"If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor." ~~ Albert Einstein

"All men have the one entrance into life and the one exit." ~~ Wisdom of Solomon 7:6

"If we do not help a man in trouble, it is as if we caused the trouble." ~~ Nachman of Bratslav

"Almsgiving delivers from death. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 10:2

"Love is the greatest enjoyment of mankind." ~~ P. Eliyahu

"No man can divorce his friend’s wife." ~~ Talmud, Nedarim

"By wise counsel you can wage your war." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 24:6