Jewish Quotations

"The world exists only because of the innocent breath of schoolchildren." ~~ Talmud, Shabbat

"If a man break a light precept, he will end by breaking a grave one." ~~ Sifre

"The man who does not lend money on interest, either to Jew or Gentile, walks with honor." ~~ Talmud, Makkoth 24a

"Man dies of idleness—and boredom." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan, 11

"A Hospital is no place to be sick. " ~~ Samuel Goldwyn

"Sayings of the wise are like a tonic wine, pleasure to the spirit and cure to the flesh." ~~ Mishle Agur

"There shall be one law for the citizen and for the stranger who dwells among you." ~~ Exodus (Shmot) 12:49

"When scholars vie, wisdom mounts." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra

"Honor your father – – – even if you have to go begging from door to door. " ~~ Talmud Yerushalmi, Peah

"Flattery is permissible only to promote peace." ~~ The Koretser Rabbi

"But now, when shall I provide for my own household also? " ~~ Genesis (Bereshit) 30:30

"Your own life must be considered before your friend’s." ~~ Talmud, Bava Metzia