"The Jews are a sponge that soaks up all the afflictions and troubles on the face of the earth." ~~ Leon of Modena
"Children ask better questions than adults. “May I have a cookie?” “Why is the sky blue?” and “What does a cow say?” are far more likely to elicit a cheerful response than “Where’s your manuscript?” Why haven’t you called?” and “Who’s your lawyer?” " ~~ Fran Lebowitz
"I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. " ~~ First Kings (Melachim 1) 10:7
"God is present whenever a peace treaty is signed." ~~ Rabbi Nahman Ben Simha [The Bratslaver]
"Death is the only disaster." ~~ Mekhilta
"The elephant is frightened of the gnat." ~~ Talmud, Shabbat
"To eat and drink on a festival in the company of your family without providing for the poor and distressed, is not “the joy of the commandment” but the joy of your stomach. It is a disgrace." ~~ Maimonides
"Fashions in sin change." ~~ Lillian Hellman
"What you give to charity in health is gold; in sickness, is silver, and after death, is copper." ~~ Tosafot of the Pentateuch
"If you steal, you eventually will perjure yourself." ~~ Torat Kohanim
"Choose life!" ~~ Deuteronomy (Devarim) 30:19
"Every Jew must either give or take charity for Passover." ~~ Shalom Aleichem