"Before you take leave of a friend, offer some serious comment (in philosophy or law) so that he will remember you thereby." ~~ (adapted from) Talmud, Berakot 31a
"If it be as clear to you as the light of morn, say it! If it be not, say it not!" ~~ Talmud, Sanhedrin
"Nowhere does the Torah say, “Invite your guest to pray”; but it does tell us to offer him food, drink and a bed." ~~ Kagan
"A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but wild words break the spirit. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 15:4
"When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader. " ~~ Nachman of Bratslav
"Tell not your trouble to one who has none!" ~~ Shmuel Hanagid
"Truth is burdensome, therefore are its bearers few." ~~ Meiri
"Exile atones for everything. Exile expiates sins." ~~ Talmud, Sanhedrin
"There is nothing new under the sun." ~~ Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) 1:9
"Always help the persecuted." ~~ Nachman of Bratslav
"A good man does his fellow a favor for no reason save that he is a good man." ~~ Zror Hamor
"The reward for attending a funeral is limitless." ~~ Talmud, Sota
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