"Don’t threaten a child: Either punish him or forgive him. " ~~ Talmud
"Three things were given as a gift to the world: the Torah, the stars and rain. " ~~ Genesis (Bereshit) R.
"He who cannot accept reproof cannot become great." ~~ Nachman of Bratslav
"Perseverance is the source of intelligence and wisdom." ~~ N. Amram
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a God-fearing woman is to be praised." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 31:30
"Wine adds to the appetite." ~~ Talmud, Pesachim
"Mankind is divisible into two great classes: hosts and guests." ~~ Max Beerbohm
"The real distinction is between those who adapt their purposes to reality and those who seek to mold reality in the light of their purposes. " ~~ Henry Kissinger
"The home should be perceived as a microcosm of the universe: The harmony that permeates the home and the family extends beyond, fostering harmony between families, communities and ultimately, the nations of the world. In the absence of harmony between one’s own family, we can hardly expect to find harmony between strangers. " ~~ Rebbe Menachem Schneerson
"But now, when shall I provide for my own household also? " ~~ Genesis (Bereshit) 30:30
"Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. " ~~ Isaiah (Yesha”yahu) 22:13
"There is no remedy for a man who starts looking upon life with unrelieved pessimism." ~~ Moshe Leib Lilienblum